Griffith City Council

Assessment Officer

Position Title: Assessment Officer

Closing Date: 28 September 2026

Salary: Commencement annual salary range from $82,506.84 to $90,761.32 (Grade 12), plus superannuation.

Employment Type: Permanent, (35 hours per week)

About Us

Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation and is the regional centre of the Western Riverina. The area supports major industries including rice, cotton, poultry, almonds, wine grapes, cereal production, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and food processing. Our people choose to work here because they’re driven to make a meaningful difference in their local community and thrive in a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment.

About the Role

The purpose of the Assessment Officer position is to assess development proposals, provide recommendations, and deliver general advice in relation to town planning, development assessment and construction certificates. The position is responsible for ensuring that assessments and recommendations are undertaken consistently, accurately and in accordance with relevant environmental planning instruments, policies and applicable planning legislation.

The successful applicant will hold a Diploma in Town Planning or an equivalent qualification and demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Environment Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, as amended from time to time.

Applicants are required to provide copies of all relevant qualifications, licences and certifications with their application.

About You

You’re a collaborative team player who values respect, integrity and shared success. You build strong relationships, communicate openly, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace. You take pride in your work, approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, and are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to your community.

What Griffith City Council Offers

• Flexible working arrangements that enable our people to balance professional success with personal wellbeing
• Stable, secure employment within a trusted and resilient organisation
• Generous leave provisions, including long service leave after 5 years and MyLeave
• Work in collaborative, respectful teams where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed
• Experience a broad range of interesting and impactful work that keeps your role engaging and rewarding.
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Relocation assistance, including The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
• Salary packaging options
• Educational assistance programs

Application Information

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process, which includes reference, identity, credential, and/or medical history checks. It may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a NSW Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to the successful clearance of all checks.

Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.

Additional Information

For any questions about the role, please contact Carel Potgieter on 1300 176 077.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQIA+ community, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.