Griffith is one of the most vibrant regional economies in Australia with a large export sector and mature and developing enterprises in value-added food & wine production, retail, residential and industrial development, tourism and agriculture. The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle that has a young & diverse multi-cultural population with authentic cafes and the region's renowned wine producers. Griffith City Council is proactive and energetic and passionate about creating ongoing opportunities for our growing population.
Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for the following position.
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (Permanent)
The Development Assessment Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective processing, assessment, and determination of development applications within the Griffith area. This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and support throughout all stages of the development assessment process, offering informed planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to high-quality planning outcomes. A strong customer-focused approach is essential, with the Coordinator expected to foster positive and professional engagement with applicants, consultants, and the community while upholding statutory requirements and promoting best-practice service delivery.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will be required to have completed a degree in planning and be eligible for Planning Institute of Australia registration and hold an Australian Class C driver licence.
Please include copies of all relevant licenses and qualifications with your application.
Skills & Knowledge: The successful applicant will be required to have extensive experience in development assessment, interpret and apply legislation and policy and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the position and lead a small professional team.
Hours of work: 35 hours per week.
Salary and conditions: Commencement annual salary range from $111,346.04 to $122,475.60 (Grade 19). Plus superannuation, fully maintained leaseback vehicle, relocation assistance & salary sacrifice packages available.
Griffith City Council offers;
* Location & Lifestyle
* 4 weeks annual leave
* 3 weeks sick leave each year
* 5 weeks Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Career Development opportunities
* Employee Health & Assistance programs
* Access to the fitness passport program
* Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience
Special conditions: Only those with current rights to work in Australia may apply.
Applications close: Monday, 5 January 2026
If you have any questions about the role please contact Carel Potgieter .
Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.
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