- Exciting part-time opportunity, working 3 days per week
- 6 month maximum term contract
- Annual Salary of $65,762.78 - $78,711.57 + super (based on working 3 days per week)
- Central Burwood location close to transport with excellent food options
- Come be a part of our dynamic City Design team at Burwood Council

About us:

Recently named Australia's Coolest Neighbourhood by Time Out, Burwood is a place on the move.

A diverse, creative and globally connected community, Burwood is known for its vibrant streets, distinctive public spaces, bold public art, and one of Sydney's most exciting food scenes. From cultural festivals and laneway activations to major streetscape transformations, the city is constantly evolving.

Behind it all is a Council that believes its people are the driving force of that momentum. Our team is central to delivering the ambitious vision set out in the Burwood Community Strategic Plan 2036, shaping how the city grows, how it is experienced, and how it is seen by the world.

Your Position:

As a member of our dynamic City Design directorate within the Planning and Development team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and contribute toward strategic growth, innovative policy and long-term city excellence.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Demonstrable experience in assessing and reviewing construction related costs for development projects against validated industry benchmarks.
- Strong understanding of NSW planning and development processes.
- Proven ability to manage varied construction project submissions and deliver outcomes on time and budget.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and report writing skills
- Ability to develop high-quality reports, policies and business procedures.
- Ability to collaborate,



influence outcomes and represent Council professionally
- Availability to occasionally work outside of usual business hours.
- Willingness to complete pre-employment checks including a police check, designated position declaration and pre-employment medical.

Key Requirements (list everything which is considered to be essential requirements of the role and if applicable can mention must be willing to maintain)

- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Qualification as a Quantity Surveyor

Culture & Benefits:

- Health & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to flexible working arrangements, including work from home and flexi-time

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Jai Reid on [email protected] or 02 •••• •870

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Lauren Allcott, People & Culture Advisor on 02 •••• •938.

How to apply:

Please click on "Apply now" and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Applications close on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11.59pm.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.

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