About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the role
We are seeking a suitability qualified Assessment Officer to join the Development Assessment team at Woollahra Council.
Working as part of a dynamic team of fellow Assessment Officers, Senior Assessment Officers and Team Leaders, you will be responsible for assessing applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, as well as contributing to policy development, providing advice to customers and staff, and reporting to Council.
By joining our team, you will gain exposure to a varying range of developments, from commercial to residential, harbour foreshore to heritage conservation in areas such as Double Bay, Paddington and Woollahra, gaining invaluable skills and experience. You will work alongside a diverse team that are passionate about the work they do but also love to have fun while doing it!
About you
We are looking for someone that has a genuine desire to challenge themselves and is looking to further progress their career with Council.
You will demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in a similar role with the ability to clearly communicate key planning and development related issues with a focus on delivering a positive customer experience at all times.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
How to apply
CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday 26 May 2024
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.
Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are stronglyadvised to use a desktop computer to complete theapplication forms as they require extensiveamounts of typing.
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |