Coordinator Development Assessment

About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.The OpportunityReporting to the Manager Development and Compliance, the Coordinator Development Assessment will lead and manage the development assessment and compliance team to deliver a streamlined, transparent, timely and accurate development assessment and compliance services.To be successful in this position, you should possess tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning; demonstrated experience in development assessment and complex development matters; sound knowledge and understanding of the planning system; and exceptional organisational and time management skills.It is a requirement of this position to be a current member of the Planning Institute of Australia, or meet the criteria for membership.On offerIn return, you will be rewarded by:Opportunities to collaborate and achieveCareer developmentFull time position, 35 hours per week with19-day monthA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1,785 to $2,009 (plus 9.5% superannuation) Key accountabilities includeLead, manage and develop planning, engineering and support staffCoordinate development related applications and matters in the teamProvide technical expertise and advice in the assessment of development proposals and related development mattersConsult, advise and negotiate with developers, consultants, stakeholders, members of the public and other State agenciesFor further information regarding this role please contact Graham Snow on 0438 354 848How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.Your current resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 31 January 2021 at 4pmYou will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE:  All correspondence will occur by email.  Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact our Organisational Development and Performance team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce. Position Description AUD West Kempsey 2440