Assistant Development Assessment Officer (Fixed Term)

Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Date posted: January 25, 2026

Closes: Feb 24, 2026


YOUR ROLE

Join our Planning & Development business unit and help shape the future of our community. This role is responsible for assessing development and other applications against relevant planning provisions and policies, ensuring compliant and sustainable outcomes.

This is a fixed term role working full time for 12 months. This role is linked to a parental leave arrangement.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT (for eligible employees)

A commencing weekly rate between $1,350 – $1,818 dependent upon skills and experience (plus 12% superannuation)A 35-hour working week, over a 9-day fortnightFlexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreementSalary packaging options available including novated leasingGenerous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goalsAccess to ongoing professional development and individual development plansOngoing training and support through Council’s cultural development programMentoring and coaching programsOpportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangementsAccess to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each yearFree vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiativesA supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valuedA range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health championsStaff fitness initiativesAccess to a confidential counselling service for you and your family

The contact officer for this position is Peter Malloy, Team Leader Development Assessment on (02) 4823 4505.

Applications close Monday, 16th February 2025 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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