Statutory Planner – Coordinator Development Assessment (Remote work options within NSW)
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Coordinated Development Assessment
Up to $120K + Super | Hybrid Flexibility | Relocation & Monthly RDO
Permanent Full Time – 70 hours per fortnight
Remote work options within NSW
Lead, influence, and help shape a thriving regional community
If you're a planning professional ready to step up and make real impact, this is your chance to lead development assessment for one of regional NSW's most progressive councils.
At Glen Innes Severn Council, you'll join a values-driven team that's shaping how our community grows — balancing heritage, environment, and innovation.
We're a council that welcomes ideas, embraces change, and invests in our people.
Why you'll love working with us
Competitive package: Up to $120,000 + Super
Relocation assistance (up to $5,000) + subsidised rental (3 months)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, including block attendance models
Remote work options (within NSW only)
Monthly RDO + supportive work-life balance
Leaseback vehicle (optional)
Generous leave benefits including paid parental leave & long service after 5 years
Future-fit office space (coming ****) and a welcoming, inclusive team
Your impact
Reporting to the Director Place and Growth, you'll lead Council's planning section and drive continuous improvement in how development applications are assessed and delivered.
Your work will directly influence Glen Innes's long-term growth, ensuring development aligns with our community's values and aspirations.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising and mentoring the planning team
Assessing and determining development applications in line with legislation and KPIs
Coordinating input from technical and consultant teams
Facilitating pre-lodgement meetings and Development Assessment Unit sessions
Preparing accurate, high-quality planning reports
Representing Council in the NSW Land and Environment Court
Contributing to strategic planning projects and policy development
Promoting planning awareness and positive community engagement
About you
You're an ambitious planning professional with 3–5 years' statutory planning experience (ideally within local government) and a Class C driver's licence.
You understand NSW planning legislation and know how to apply it practically and constructively.
The following skills and background will be highly valued:
Tertiary qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning (or related field)
Experience supervising or mentoring staff
Confidence representing Council in court matters
Eligibility for PIA membership
A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
The drive to improve systems and position planning as a positive, community-facing function
This is a great fit if you're ready to step into leadership, develop your own team, and see the results of your work across an entire LGA.
About Glen Innes Severn Council
Serving a region spanning 5,487 km2 across the New England Highlands, we're a close-knit community that values heritage while looking to the future.
Our commitment to sustainability, infrastructure and economic growth means your contribution will be felt region-wide.
Learn more about us at
Ready to lead and make a difference?
Apply now and bring your planning expertise to a team that's building a brighter future for Glen Innes.
Glen Innes Severn Council is an equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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