Technical Officer - Development Assessment

at  Tweed Shire Council

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 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 for eligible staff.
• 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.

• 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.