The Role:
Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career—where leadership meets legacy?
We’re looking for an accomplished and capable leader to head our Development Assessment Team in delivering fast, responsive, and legally compliant statutory planning services. As Coordinator Development Assessment, you’ll play a key role in guiding complex planning assessments, aligning operations with strategic goals, and driving continuous improvement across systems and processes.
Your role will be to foster a high-performing, forward-thinking team culture that’s legally robust, community-focused, and aligned with Council’s values and regulatory obligations.
If you're ready to bring your planning expertise, legal acumen, and leadership energy to a dynamic team—we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of our region!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead from the front by overseeing complex planning assessments and ensuring consistent, high-quality decision-making.
- Champion innovation in processes and systems to enhance our service delivery.
- Develop talent by coaching and building capability within the Development Assessment team.
- Navigate complexity—from regulatory frameworks to community expectations—with professionalism and clarity.
- Collaborate strategically across the organisation to ensure policy alignment and proactive planning responses.
What You’ll Bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, and/or extensive experience in a similar regulatory or statutory planning role.
- Proven leadership in a local government or statutory planning environment, including team management and handling complex development matters.
- Demonstrated skills in planning enforcement and legal proceedings, including preparation of documentation and engagement with legal professionals.
- A strong understanding of planning legislation and the ability to confidently operate in political, legal, and community-facing contexts.
- Proficiency in council systems and planning-related software.