Liverpool is one of Sydney's most progressive urban and regional centres with a population of more than 200,000 (set to reach 330,000) over the next 20 years. It is now positioned as the capital of South Western Sydney with affordable lifestyle, accessibility by rail and road and a future airport, Western Sydney Airport. A truly transformational infrastructure project, Western Sydney Airport is set to open in 2026 and will be the jewel in our Aerotropolis City.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Council’s Development Assessment team for an experienced and energetic Principal Planner. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and managing regionally significant development applications, and you will coordinate development applications that require consideration by the Sydney Western City Planning Panel, Liverpool Design Excellence Panel, and the Liverpool Independent Hearings and Assessment Panel.
You will be required to liaise closely with members of the public and developers and ensure the provision of accurate and timely advice to all stakeholders both internal and external.
You will be committed to:
- Applying your development assessment skills within a land release local government area with a City Centre undergoing significant transformation.
- Prioritising your workload and that of the DA team to ensure the efficient processing of DA's.
- Improving communication with stakeholders.
Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. This position also comes with a leaseback vehicle or a vehicle allowance.
For further information about the position please contact William Attard, A/Manager Development Assessment on 87117385.
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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