Development Planning Coordinator

Job Description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC! The opportunity Due to internal promotion, we have a rare and exciting opportunity to lead our Development Planning Team! This is a key leadership role at Council in the Community Futures Directorate. We’re looking for a forward-thinking leader, who has had experience in a broad range of town planning functions in NSW. You'll be outcome-focused, pragmatic, customer-focused, and able to resolve complex planning problems and develop strong working relationships. As the Development Planning Team Coordinator, you’ll be leading a team of 7 highly motivated and engaged statutory town planners. They love to challenge the status quo and strive to go above and beyond when it comes to delivering for their customers and the community. They thrive to deliver a high level professional and expeditious planning service to customers and the community with respect to all development assessment matters. Council's Development Planning Coordinator is tasked with achieving balanced planning outcomes, meeting customer expectations, and meeting or exceeding key performance targets. This is a permanent opportunity - working full-time 35 hours/week + access to a flexible working arrangement Base Salary Range: $113,135 - $133,104 pa based on 35 hours/week + 11.5% superannuation + $18,619 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention allowance You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below: To provide a high level of professional and expeditious service to customers, senior staff, elected members, the development industry, and the community with respect to development assessment and statutory land use planning matters Continuously improve the Development Planning Team systems, capabilities, processes, and relationships Lead the Development Planning Team to determine development applications within agreed processing times against key performance targets To actively participate as a member of the Development and Compliance Leadership Team and Combined Community Futures Leadership Team To provide professional planning advice on State significant applications, legislative or policy amendments, and support other planning functions at Council To establish and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external customers and stakeholders We’re all about putting the right people in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for: Tertiary qualifications (degree or higher) in town planning or equivalent which would qualify for membership with the Planning Institute of Australia Extensive experience in development assessment and knowledge of legislation relevant to the position including the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Biodiversity Conservation Act, and Local Government Act 1993 Demonstrated experience in leading and managing town planning teams Demonstrated ability to plan, motivate, and supervise a team to achieve performance targets and foster team relationships with a commitment to staff development through training and coaching Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent customer service Driver’s License – Class C This is life at PSC! Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options, and leave in lieu Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program Award-winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance Free parking on-site and a convenient local shopping centre Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about… Your experience in leading development planning (or related) teams How you manage complex town planning matters whilst working with diverse stakeholder groups What motivates you to pursue a leadership role in local government and how do you see yourself contributing to the success of the leadership team Your experience and knowledge of planning and development legislation including the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) and the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Only the criteria above needs to be addressed in the application; however, you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description. Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 9 February 2025 Contact : Ryan Falkenmire – Development and Compliance Section Manager on 0428 623 300 For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’ To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable, and meaningful employment. Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child-safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experiences in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care. We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together. #J-18808-Ljbffr