Development Planner / Senior Development Planner
(12-month term contract)
About the Role
Maitland City Council is one of the fastest growing Councils in NSW. We are currently seeking either a Development Planner or a Senior Development Planner to join our high performing and supportive team for a 12-month term contract to ensure the effective and efficient assessment and determination of development applications.
Our Development Planners and Senior Development Planners actively case manage a diverse range of development applications, provide written and verbal advice to a range of stakeholders whilst undertaking assessment of commercial, industrial, residential, and rural development proposals, including subdivisions.
The role is responsible for the proficient application of land use policy and compliance with relevant legislation and Council's local laws, plans and policies. The role provides input and assistance to the preparation and review of development controls and policy provisions related to development assessment functions.
Benefits
This is a temporary full-time opportunity, for a period of 12 months, working 35 hours per week.
We are offering a salary range for the Development Planner of $105,916 - $117,566 and the Senior Development Planner of $111,958 - $124,273 per year + 12% superannuation.
Council has a range of other benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
About you
You will possess a degree qualification in Town Planning or related discipline. You will hold contemporary industry knowledge and experience in the development assessment process, including interpreting relevant legislation and policy. You will also have experience in negotiation and facilitation with stakeholders to resolve planning challenges to achieve desired outcomes.
In addition to the above, applicants for the Senior Development Planner role will have substantial experience in the development assessment process and demonstrated experience in interpreting complex information and producing comprehensive reports to enhance decision making.
Questions?
Should you have any questions after reading the role charters please contact Georgie Williams, Acting Coordinator Planning & Development, on 0474 916 132.
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter. In submitting your application, you will also be required to answer two targeted questions.
Applications close: Sunday 10 August 2025
What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.
