Team Leader Development Assessment

About the role

Are you experienced in Development Assessment? Step into a leadership role in our Sustainable Places Group to share your expertise with a diverse team and influence decisions that align with the current and future needs of the City of Coffs harbour.

Working with and reporting to the Section Leader Development Assessment, this role involves:

• Offering expert planning advice to the community
• Overseeing the assessment and determination of development applications
• Mentoring and providing support to a team of development assessment staff
• Collaboration with the Development Assessment Section and other Sections of the City to improve and enhance the development assessment service, systems and processes
• Leading the day-to-day activities of a Development Assessment Team.

If you are an experienced Town Planner who is, or aspires to be a supportive leader and create a positive impact in your community- this is the role for you. Reach out for a chat or apply Today!

For more information, please review the attached position description.

What's on offer?

• Attractive salary range of $111k to $121k per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation.
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week.
• Annual performance-based salary increases.
• Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
• Brand new office location at Yarrila Place!

​This is an exciting role and a great time to join the City, as such we are open to creating a tailored package for outstanding/experienced candidates with options for consideration.

• Salary at the upper end of the range, OR
• A leaseback vehicle option, OR
• Relocation assistance, OR
• Incentive loading.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or equivalent.

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience in a development assessment role.

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast.

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Luke Perry, Section Leader Development Assessment at luke.perry@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone 02 6648 4649 to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries about your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6646994.

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.