Development Enquiry Officer

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.

The City Planning and Development team sits within Councils Environment and Planning Directorate and focuses on services and advice to support city planning and development activities in the Cumberland LGA including development assessment city planning and advisory service.

The Development Enquiry Officer provides verbal and written responses to planning and building enquiries over the counter review and lodgement of development and building applications. You will also have the opportunity to review fee quotes for complex development and building applications development and building assessment support tasks and assessment of minor development applications. This role will see you liaise with staff across the immediate department and utilising your communication and negotiation skills to provide advice to stakeholders.

Reporting to the Coordinator Fast Track Development Assessment this role will also provide advice to potential applicants and assessing planning building and related applications at lodgement to ensure they meet Councils lodgement requirements.

The successful applicant will require:

• Enrolled or completed Degree in Town Planning building studies or equivalent
• Working level of knowledge and skills in areas of regulatory planning and building matters
• Class C drivers licence
• Familiarity and awareness o the Development and Building Assessment
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Local Government Act 1993 and related legislation
• Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis with possession of excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the business of local Government and the roles of other Government Departments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for effective communication and conflict resolution/mediation and negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe work environment and apply EEO/Ant discrimination principles across activities with in the Development Assessment Section
• Computer literacy skills an ability to operate computer based systems.

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

• Permanent full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight
• Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Councils Auburn office with frequent travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1696.50 to $1950.97 per week plus 12% superannuation

The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role

What youll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required.

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

ContactBhavisha Sheth Coordinator Fast Track Development Assessmentonor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 20 July 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.