DA Assessment Planner

Your new company

Hays is partnering with a busy and high-performing public sector organisation seeking two Development Assessment Planners to provide immediate support through a period of increased application volumes.
These roles will focus on the pre-lodgement and lodgement review stage of the development assessment process, ensuring applications are complete, compliant and ready to progress efficiently through the assessment pathway.

Your new role

As a Development Assessment Planner, you will play a key role in the early stages of the DA process by:

• Reviewing development applications at lodgement stage
• Undertaking preliminary planning assessments and compliance checks
• Identifying missing information and application deficiencies
• Providing advice to applicants, consultants and internal stakeholders on lodgement requirements
• Interpreting relevant planning legislation, LEPs, DCPs and council policies
• Supporting the efficient progression of applications through the DA assessment process
• Preparing correspondence and recommendations relating to application completeness and planning requirements

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Planning or a related discipline
• Previous experience in development assessment, statutory planning or development services
• Strong understanding of NSW planning legislation and DA processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review applications against planning controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

• Two immediate vacancies available
• Contract through to December 2026
• Strong potential for extension
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative planning team
• Excellent opportunity for planners seeking public sector experience

Whether you're an experienced Development Assessment Planner or a planner looking to further develop your statutory planning expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jade Applegate now on [0472 622 534](tel:0472 622 534).

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.