Development Assessment Planner – Scone – Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) – 12 month Contract

Help shape how the UpperHunter grows and develops. As our Development Assessment Planner, you’ll work on a varied mix of development applications, strategic and statutory planning matters, and environmental projects across the Shire.

You’ll assess applications, provide clear advice to applicants and colleagues, and work with consultants, government agencies and the community to find practical planning solutions. You’ll also contribute to environmental compliance work, inspections and reporting. It’s an opportunity to use your planning expertise on work that makes a visible difference to the places and communities you serve.

What’s on Offer

- $1619.50 to $1813.80 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation + allowances.
- A true 35 hour working week, Monday – Friday
- Four weeks of Annual Leave per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years.
- Generous Sick Leave entitlements.
- Training and upskilling opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options.

What we need from you

- Extensive experience or understanding of the development assessment process.
- A comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience in the interpretation of NSW planning and environmental legislation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering sound strategic and statutory planning advice.




- Experience preparing and presenting reports.
- Current unrestricted drivers licence.

About us

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all ouremployees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are being honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque UpperHunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All outstanding places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date

Wednesday 28 October 2026

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 6540 1100 to discuss.

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📌 Development Assessment Planner - Temporary (Scone)
🏢 Upper Hunter Shire Council
📍 Scone