Windsor, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City

Council.

Great Team CultureRostered day off – 9 day fortnightLeaseback Vehicle Option + On-Site ParkingFitness 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 disciplineExtensive relevant experience in development assessment including complex and/or contentious developmentsComprehensive knowledge of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation and regulations as they relate to development assessmentProficient using computers and computer applicationsClass C Drivers LicenceWHS General Construction Work in NSWWorking with Children Check (WWCC)

The Rewards

An attractive

salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with

Qualification, Skills, And Experience.

Great working environmentFortnightly Rostered Day OffPaid Parental LeaveFlexible work arrangementsTertiary Education AssistanceHealth and Wellbeing ProgramLong Service Leave after 5 yearsTraining and Development OpportunitiesEmployee Reward and Recognition programFitness Passport OptionSocial Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activitiesEmployee 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.

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