Executive Assessment Officer

About this role

Executive Assessment Officer • Salary $132,119.06 to $153,257.31 p/a + super • Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements • Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme About Ku-ring-gai Council Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD. With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values. About the role As an Executive Assessment Officer, you will play a key role in the assessment of complex and sensitive development applications, modifications, review applications and related planning matters. Your expertise will help ensure development outcomes align with statutory requirements, protect local amenity and support Council’s strategic planning objectives. Reporting to the Team Leader Development Assessment , your d uties will include, but are not limited to: • Assess and report on complex Development Applications, modifications, and review applications in accordance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and relevant policies • Prepare high-quality, well-reasoned assessment reports, including recommended conditions of consent or clear reasons for refusal that adhere to legal and procedural requirements • Provide accurate technical advice and specialist support to internal teams, the public, Councillors, and external stakeholders • Represent Council at site inspections, Planning Panel meetings, court proceedings, and other forums as required • Mentor and develop junior planning staff, sharing technical expertise and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture • Investigate complaints, respond to public enquiries, and assist with compliance matters as required Qualifications, Skills & experience • Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Building Surveying or a related discipline • Minimum five years' experience in town planning or building surveying, preferably within local government • Demonstrated experience in statutory planning, development assessment and the application of relevant planning legislation, environmental assessment processes and development control principles • Proven ability to assess complex development applications and prepare clear, concise and legally robust assessment reports • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, together with a current Class C Driver Licence Benefits • 35 hour working week • Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements to support work–life balance • Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme • Free onsite parking • Access to Fitness Passport • Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional) • Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year • Free confidential Employee Assistance Program • Highly skilled, collaborative, and forward-thinking planning team • Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here . * Council’s work from home policy allows up to 80% of hours to be worked from home. How to apply Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria listed in the Position Description to be eligible for an interview. Like to know more? Contact Jonathan Goodwill on 9424 0740 Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 6 August 2026 Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer