Development Officer Planning (Internal Only)

• 1 x Permanent opportunity and 1 x Fixed term contract until Feb 2028

As a member of our team you wont just work for the city; youll co-create it.

As a Development Officer (Planning) you will work within the Development Assessment Team in providing assessments and determinations of development applications and to provide professional and technical planning advice to the community external and internal customers and management with respect to ensuring that new developments in the City of Newcastle are consistent with statutory requirements development policies applicable relevant codes and environmental legislation.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position descriptionhere.

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles backgrounds experiences and perspectives are valued encouraged and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians people with diverse gender identities and sexualities people from different cultural racial ethnic religious and linguistic backgrounds people with disability carers and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Dont just work for the city co-create it. Join and expand your career at the City of Newcastle.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 22March 2026

Remuneration: $107672.94 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact:Isabella Kennedy Development Assessment Innovation Section Manager -

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You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We encourage internal employees to inform their current managers if this opportunity is of interest before submitting a formal application.

Internal recruitment and staff movements incur a four (4) week notice period. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Team if you require further information.