Development Assessment Planner - Temporary

Development Assessment Planner

Scone
Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week) - 12 month Contract

The role:
Help shape how the Upper Hunter 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:

To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- 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 our employees 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 Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Job Description: To view the Job Description please click here

 
Enquiries and Further Information
Give Matt Clarkson – Manager Planning, Building & Regulatory Services a call on 02 6540 1134 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted and the key selection criteria addressed online by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website – www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity 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.