Woollahra Municipal Council

Assessment Officer

• $84,689.37 to $99,074.43 per annum plus superannuation
• Permanent full-time - 35 hours per week plus fortnightly RDO
• Potential to work from home two days per week

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

We are seeking a suitability qualified Assessment Officer to join the Development Assessment team at Woollahra Council. 

Working as part of a dynamic team of fellow Assessment Officers, Senior Assessment Officers and Team Leaders, you will be responsible for assessing applications under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, as well as contributing to policy development, providing advice to customers and staff, and reporting to Council.

By joining our team, you will gain exposure to a varying range of developments, from commercial to residential, harbour foreshore to heritage conservation in areas such as Double Bay, Paddington and Woollahra, gaining invaluable skills and experience. You will work alongside a diverse team that are passionate about the work they do but also love to have fun while doing it! 

About you

We are looking for someone that has a genuine desire to challenge themselves and is looking to further progress their career with Council.

You will demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in a similar role with the ability to clearly communicate key planning and development related issues with a focus on delivering a positive customer experience at all times.

Essential Criteria 

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, or significant prior experience as an Assessment Officer
• Relevant practical experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated competence of processing of development applications within local government; or equivalent
• Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills and commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literacy
• Current C Class driver’s licence
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s corporate values
• Demonstrated commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health & Safety principles

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities 

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking APPLY NOW
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Nick Economou, Manager Development Assessment on (02) 9391 7081 during business hours
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE:  11:59PM on Sunday 26 May 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.