Development Systems Officer - Temporary 12-months

• Kickstart your career with Council
• $69,459 to $76.860 plus superannuation
• Ongoing training and support

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated individual to join Council’s Planning and Development team in the role of Development Systems Officer. The role of the Development Systems Officer is to support and improve the delivery of development services in a timely and professional manner, with customer satisfaction being paramount in the process.

About Us

At Narrabri Shire Council, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We are dedicated to professional development and value the contribution of each staff member in achieving our vision for the community. Our team is driven by a shared passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of our residents, guided by our core values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability. 

About the Role

As our Development Systems Officer, some of your day-to-day responsibilities will be: 

• Carrying out robust development application pre-lodgement reviews within the NSW Planning Portal.
• Producing legal certificates and other documentation in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements.
• Truly understanding what your customer wants and continually driving to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• The production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Council and external agencies.
• Providing responsive, discretionary, and compassionate advice on all building and planning matters to applicants, objectors, and internal and external customers.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for additional information.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will be:

• An effective communicator, both written and oral.
• Capable of building strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Competent with the Microsoft Office suite, namely Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Able to work independently, as well as in a team, fostering an environment based on teamwork and collaboration.
• Qualified in a relevant field or have some planning industry experience.
• Equipped with critical thinking skills.

What We Offer

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a small, friendly team that will encourage you to use and expand upon your skills and knowledge. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will have access to flexible working hours, on-the-job training, and professional development. 

Further Enquiries

Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Michelle Henry, Manager Planning and Development, on phone (02) 6799 6866.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you! You will be diverted to our website where you will be requested to complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

To apply, follow the instructions below:

Complete the information below as requested
Click ‘APPLY’
Attach your resume and cover letter
Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

Closing Date for Applications

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 14 April at 5:00pm 

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring all people's health, safety and well-being within our workplace. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment with Narrabri Shire Council or provide evidence of an authorised medical contraindication.