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Are you passionate about responsible urban development and community growth?Shellharbour City Council is experiencing significant growth and is expanding their team of high-performing development assessment officers.In this role, you will process timely, efficient, and accurate assessment and determination of development applications to deliver quality outcomes.About us:Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It''s an area of great natural beautystretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.Our dedication to being financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.We have been recognized with numerous state and national awards, including eight wins for our First Nations Community Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as awards in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.We offer:Shellharbour City Council offers a high-performing and sustainable organization to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We provide exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.2 x Permanent full-time roles, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-timeStarting salary range from $82,183.92 to $87,214.40 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)Option of a Leaseback Vehicle or a Motor Vehicle Allowance (current allowance is $10,780 per annum)Great culture with a strong, values-led, and progressive teamEmployee benefits including Novated lease options, retail discounts, fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun, and moreLocal government and employee benefits such as LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave, and moreFor further information about the position, click here for the position description.Contact: Zoe Madaschi, Acting Statutory Planning and Urban Release Manager, on 02 4221 6367.Closing date: Sunday, 1 June 2025 at 11:30 pm.Apply now...Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.Once you start your online application, you may save and return to it later; however, incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare your responses in a Word document and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below. Attach your Resume and qualifications on the NEXT page.After submitting your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your "junk" folder).For tips on the application process, view our Guide To Applying.Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes:A workplace free from discrimination and harassment; all employees are responsible for treating community members, Councillors, customers, and colleagues with respect and professionalism regardless of irrelevant criteria or distinctions.We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation, promoting the rights of children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. We work together to ensure children are safe, happy, and able to thrive.Shellharbour City Council values diversity and inclusivity. We recognize the strengths individuals with disabilities bring to our team and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We invite individuals with disabilities to apply and discuss reasonable adjustments to roles or the work environment to enable participation. Together, we aim to reflect the diversity of our community and ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.Our core valuescollaboration, accountability, integrity, respect, and sustainabilitydefine who we are and what we expect of each other. To work with us, you must be committed to role-modelling these values.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr