Coordinator Development Assessment
Glen Innes Severn Council | Glen Innes, NSWUp to $120K + Super | Hybrid Flexibility | Relocation & Monthly RDOPermanent Full Time – 70 hours per fortnightRemote work options within NSW
Lead, influence, and help shape a thriving regional communityIf 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 usCompetitive package: Up to $120,000 + SuperRelocation assistance (up to $5,000) + subsidised rental (3 months)Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, including block attendance modelsRemote work options (within NSW only, due to workers comp requirements)Monthly RDO + supportive work-life balanceStudy support & professional development opportunitiesLeaseback vehicle (optional)Generous leave benefits including paid parental leave & long service after 5 yearsFuture-fit office space (coming ****) and a welcoming, inclusive team
Your impactReporting 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 teamAssessing and determining development applications in line with legislation and KPIsCoordinating input from technical and consultant teamsFacilitating pre-lodgement meetings and Development Assessment Unit sessionsPreparing accurate, high-quality planning reportsRepresenting Council in the NSW Land and Environment CourtContributing to strategic planning projects and policy developmentPromoting planning awareness and positive community engagement
About youYou'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 staffConfidence representing Council in court mattersEligibility for PIA membershipA collaborative, solutions-focused mindsetThe 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 CouncilServing 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.