Job Description

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

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

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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.

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About the role

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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.

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Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

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- 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.
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- Prepare high-quality assessment reports, including clear recommendations, conditions of consent and reasons for refusal in accordance with relevant legislation and planning principles.
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- Provide specialist planning and development control advice to applicants, residents, Council staff and other stakeholders.
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- Investigate planning-related complaints and respond to enquiries and correspondence in a timely and qualified manner.
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- Undertake site meetings, Planning Panel meetings and other meetings as required,



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

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

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Closes: 11:30pm, 10th September 2026

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Ku-ring-gui Council is an equal opportunity employer

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