Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City
Council.
- Great
Team Culture
- Rostered
day off – 9 day fortnight
- Leaseback
Vehicle Option + On-Site Parking
- Fitness
Passport Option + Workplace flexibility
Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Manager Development
Assessment and based in Windsor NSW, the purpose of this position is to
efficiently and effectively process a wide range of development and associated
applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and related legislation in
accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
Our Team and Culture
Here at Hawkesbury Council, we recognise that our people are at the heart
of everything we do and we are proud of the team culture we have built and
continue to build on. When joining us, you will be welcomed by a fresh and
energetic team who live our team member values in all aspects of their work.
Our core values at Hawkesbury are Healthy, Efficient, Accountable, Respectful
and Team Focused.
About You
You will have the ability to resolve issues through effective
mediation, negotiation and problem solving and have well developed written and
verbal communication skills. You will demonstrate a strong background and
commitment to quality customer service with a proven ability to positively
impact and contribute to a team environment and work collaboratively to reach
common outcomes.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a
related discipline
- Extensive relevant experience in development
assessment including complex and/or contentious developments
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Environment
Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated
legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessment
- Proficient using computers and computer
applications
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
The Rewards
An attractive
salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with
qualification, skills, and experience.
- Great
working environment
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
- Paid
Parental Leave
- Flexible
work arrangements
- Tertiary
Education Assistance
- Health
and Wellbeing Program
- Long
Service Leave after 5 years
- Training
and Development Opportunities
- Employee
Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness
Passport Option
- Social
Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee
Assistance Program for employees and their family
To Apply
For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Applications close Sunday, 08 February 2026
Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillors
in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from
this process.
