Development Planner

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.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Planner to join the this role you will assess and process statutory planning applications and provide technical comments and conditions. You will also prepare planning and development assessment reports where required assist with duty enquiries and coordinate legal/court matters arising from the development assessment process and/or compliance matters exercise relevant statutory powers duties responsibilities and delegations associated with the position.

Reporting to the Coordinator Fast Track Development Assessment you will work collaboratively within a team to review development applications and provide clear written and verbal advice in a timely manner to both internal stakeholders and members of the public.

The successful applicant will require:

• Degree in Town Planning or equivalent with eligibility for membership to the Planning Institute of Australia
• Development assessment experience in local government with demonstrated understanding of the relevant legislations
• Class C Drivers Licence
• An understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Local Government Act and other relevant legislation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation and with external contacts
• Conflict resolution skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Well-developed written and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis with possession of excellent time management skills.

Download the position description herefor 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 occasional 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 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1765.48 to $2030.30 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
• Car allowance of $11608.48 per annum
• Mobile phone

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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• 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 15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave 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).

ABOUT US

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.

ENQUIRIES

Contact Bhavisha Sheth Coordinator Fast Track Development Assessment onor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 21 June 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.