- Temporary full time position – 35 hours per week (Up to 12 months)
- This is a full time chance however consideration will be given to part time applicants for a minimum 21 hours per week *

About Ku-ring-gui Council

Ku-ring-gui is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

As a Senior Development Assessment Officer, you will undertake complex development assessments and provide specialist planning and development control advice to internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring development applications are assessed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and Council procedures, while supporting the amenity and environment of the Ku-ring-gai area.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Assess and report on development applications and related applications, including modification applications, Section 4.55 and Section 4.56 applications, Section 8.2 reviews and compliance matters.
- Prepare high-quality assessment reports, including explicit recommendations, conditions of consent and reasons for refusal in accordance with relevant legislation and planning principles.
- Provide specialist planning and development control advice to applicants, residents, Council staff and other stakeholders.
- Investigate planning-related complaints and respond to enquiries and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
- Undertake site meetings, Planning Panel meetings and other meetings as required, including representing Council where appropriate.




- Apply relevant planning legislation, environmental planning instruments, development control plans and Council policies when assessing applications.
- Undertake development contributions calculations and ensure accurate information is incorporated into conditions of consent.
- Provide technical advice and support to Council’s customer service centre, call centre and internal departments.
- Interpret complex information, analyse issues and apply sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a town planner or building surveyor.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
- Demonstrated experience in statutory planning, development control and environmental assessment.
- Sound knowledge of relevant planning legislation, regulations and local government planning mechanisms.
- Experience with development assessment processes and preparation of comprehensive assessment reports.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditions apply)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive team setting
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

*Please note that this is a temporary full time opportunity; however, consideration for working part time hours of a minimum 21 hours per week may also be given. If you have a preference for working part time hours please indicate this in your covering letter.

Closes: 11:30pm, 10th September 2026

Ku-ring-gui Council is an equal opportunity employer

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📌 Senior Development Assessment Officer (Ku-ring-gai Council)
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