About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full time role in the Development and Compliance team and is based at Council’s Administration Office located in Moruya. You will provide high level advice and assessment on planning and regulatory matters to ensure compliance with Council policies and statutory requirements in the protection, preservation and enhancement of the natural and built environment. Your main duties will include:

• Co-ordinate and carry out development assessment work, provide advice and mentoring to staff in the assessment of applications and development issues.
• Liaise with developers, Council officers, Government agencies and the community providing advice and information relating to planning, building and environment policies and practices.
• Maintain the Approvals database and prepare reports for meetings and forums.
• Provide advice in relation to Complaints and Service Requests.  
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of Policies and Guidelines.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $114,239.33 to $126,260.71 gross per annum consisting of:

• $102,457.34 to $113,238.30 base salary
• $11,782.59 to $13,022.41 superannuation (at 11.5%)

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position. A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is also available!

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

To be our successful candidate, you will have substantial experience and expertise in town and environmental planning and tertiary-level qualifications relevant to the field.  You will be a strong communicator with the ability to convey detailed information in a clear, timely manner and understand the importance of operating in accordance with Council policies and standards. Your application should further demonstrate the following: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of planning, and environmental legislation and extensive experience, ability and competence which demonstrates a high level of independence in solving problems and using judgement specific to the work being performed.
• Computer literacy with specific expertise in MS office and GIS mapping.
• Considerable and successful experience in negotiation/mediation and problem solving.
• Application of interpersonal skills and the principles of good customer service as relevant to the Development Services Unit.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact David Meagher on 02 4474 1059.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Wednesday 3 July 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.