Technical Officer - Development Assessment

The responsibilities of this role are to assist with all aspects of the Development Assessment process including lodging, preparing and issuing of development related applications. Whilst the primary focus of the position is on development assessment, council's integrated approach to planning matters will, from time to time require the undertaking of work associated with strategic planning.

About the role:

• Assist our experienced Town Planners to assess and process development applications.
• Undertake written correspondence regarding development matters and general customer service regarding development assessment.
• Provide advice and information on development and related matters to the general public, applicants, government authorities, consultants and other members of staff.
• Undertake work associated with strategic planning from time to time.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $77,555 per annum with competency-based increments up to $91,053 per annum, plus 12% super
• a maximum-term role until 20 November 2026 with the option for extension or permanency as per operational needs
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complaints generated by members of the public, government bodies or other stakeholders which relate to developments.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and experience, including a front counter environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the development process in a local government context.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 28 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Recruitment timeframe:

• Applicants will be advised of the status of their application by Friday 4 September 2026
• Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed week commencing 7 September 2026.

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