Development Assessment Planner (Multiple Opportunities)

Location: Tamworth, NSW

Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience THE OPPORTUNITY

- Multiple positions available for both graduate and experienced planners

- Join a progressive Regional Council with a strong and wide-ranging development industry

- Join a fun and dynamic team serving the community

COULD THIS BE YOU?

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about helping to create the future Tamworth region! You will have experience in planning and dealing with a range of customers including developers, consultants, and members of the public.

You will have the ability to collaborate with staff, state agencies and the development industry to deliver positive community, economic and environmental outcomes for those who already call the region home as well as those who will choose Tamworth region as their desired place to live, work and play, with our strategic vision Blueprint 100 setting your direction.

The Development Assessment Planner is responsible for:

This role is our core assessment engine. You will manage the day-to-day assessment of a diverse range of development applications, ensuring clear, consistent, and timely outcomes that keep development moving across the region.

- Ensure timely progression and review of development applications through the assessment process.

- Undertake planning and regulatory functions in accordance with the EPA Act and Local Government Act

- Organise resources and activities to meet deadlines and service standards

- Address all customer queries and complaints received in Council’s corporate systems





- Assist frontline Development Hub and Customer Service Officers in their responses to customer enquiries

- Ensure accurate records are maintained in Council's corporate systems for all queries and complaints

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL NEED

- Degree and Post Graduate Diploma OR 4 Year Degree in Planning or related discipline

- Driver Licence

- Experience in assessing a range of Development Applications using relevant legislation

- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

- Demonstrated skillset in identifying work priorities and applying time management techniques; and

- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Recent town planning graduates or students are welcome to apply as well as experienced planners.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! Follow the link below for more information on the role and region - Planning Today for Tamworth Tomorrow - https://youtu.be/LMVVtSrC1DM

Enquiries: For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Cynthia Lambert, Team Leader, Development Assessmen on 02 6767 5***.

Salary range: Grade 12 - 14 - $78,038.27- $94,839.77 per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week plus competitive market allowances. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday, 19 November 2026

📌 Development Assessment Planner (Multiple Positions) (Tamworth)
🏢 Tamworth Regional Council
📍 Tamworth