Development Services Coordinator

Applications are invited for the position of Development Services Coordinator, based at Council's Administrative Centre. The Development Services Coordinator shall be responsible to the Manager Development Services for the day to day coordination, direction and operation of Council's development and strategic planning functions.

Enjoy the benefits of working for Local government!

• Competitive Salary - $101,230.48 to $109,009.16 gross per annum!
• Generous Leave Entitlements, including Long Service Leave after only 5 years service!
• Private use of a Council motor vehicle, Mobile Phone and Professional Industry Association Membership.
• Negotiable relocation assistance available.
• Remote Area Housing Assistance and Salary Packaging options available.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Development Services Coordinator position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Are you interested? Please submit your resume below, and a Council staff member shall contact you to discuss your suitability.

Applicants shall be assessed against any of the following Selection Criteria:

Selection Criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or other relevant and related qualifications or disciplines;
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence or equivalent;
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card'); 

Skills and Experience

• Experience resolving complex development matters involving a number of competing priorities and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated high level of ability to prepare and present reports and submissions of a complex and substantial nature and to formulate recommendations;
• Highly developed communication skills and demonstrated capacity to liaise, consult, negotiate with and advise a range of stakeholders on development related matters;
• Demonstrated skills and ability to undertake the process of researching, planning, organising and reporting within the specified time frames and with limited supervision;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations and the Environment Planning and Assessment Act and related Regulations applicable to the management and development of land within the Inverell Shire, and the ability to quickly gain a working knowledge of Inverell Shire Council's LEP and policies; 
• Knowledge of computer systems including familiarity with work processing, Excel and the internet; and
• Minimum 3 years experience in Planning and Development.
• Experience supervising and leading other staff; and
• Experience in presenting development related matter to an elected Council.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Director Environmental Services, Anthony Alliston on (02) 6728 8200.

Expressions of Interest may be submitted online.  Please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au.  Please ensure that you have addressed the selection criteria as listed.  Submissions are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 29th November 2024 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council