Directorate: Planning & Environment
Team: Planning & Place
Employment Status: Permanent, full-time
Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy
Salary Range:
- Base Salary: From $100,282.00 (Grade 18, Step 1) per annum
- Plus: 12% superannuation
- Total Package: $112,316.00 per annum
The successful candidate will have access to step increases for the grade based on competency assessment and tenure within this position.
About Strathfield Council
Strathfield Council is a dynamic, medium-sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. Covering an area of approximately 14 square kilometres, we proudly serve a vibrant and growing community of around 46,000 residents, with population projections set to exceed 60,000 by 2041.
We are committed to delivering high-quality services, driving community initiatives, and building a thriving, sustainable future for our residents.
The Opportunity
Strathfield Council is seeking a motivated Development Assessment Planner to join our team.
In this role, you will assess development applications and related proposals to ensure compliance with planning legislation, Council policies, and statutory timeframes. You will provide clear advice to applicants and the community; prepare assessment reports for Council and planning panels; and contribute to positive planning outcomes within the Strathfield local government area.
This is a great opportunity to apply your planning expertise in a collaborative environment while supporting the future growth and development of the Strathfield community.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary Qualifications in either Town Planning or Building related field.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative, work autonomously, meet deadlines and effectively contribute to a team working in a complex and changing urban environment.
- Experience in development assessment processing in a complex or urban environment.
- Working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act or experience in working with comparable and contemporary planning legislation.
- Growing ability to analyse and provide clear, high-level written and verbal advice and briefings on complex issues and to interact with a broad range of senior staff, technical specialists, community members and other stakeholders, including planning determination bodies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to understand client (e.g., staff, Councillor, and customer) issues and, where possible, achieve “win/win” outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a network relationship with customers and, external and internal stakeholders.
- Possess and maintain a current NSW Class C driving licence.
Desirable
- Exposure to a planning environment in a Local Government context, particularly in NSW.
- Postgraduate work experience in urban design, planning, landscape architecture and/or architecture projects that have involved design, analysis and problem-solving skills to deliver public domain outcomes.
- Eligibility for registration with AIA, AILA, PIA or an equal professional peak organisation.
- Experience in LEP preparation and planning proposals assessment.
Why Work With Us
At Strathfield Council, you will enjoy a supportive workplace that values balance, growth, and wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements through our Agile Work Policy
- 35-hour working week with options for a compressed four-day week
- Generous learning and development opportunities
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program
- Health & Wellbeing Reimbursement Program
- Regular staff engagement events, including quarterly Roadshow lunches.
Click here for more details about our staff benefits and Click here to view Council’s Agile Work Policy.
Position Description
Click here to review the full position description for this role.
How to Apply
To submit your application online:
- Complete your details and answer the application questions.
- Attach the following documents in PDF format:
- Current resume (maximum 2 pages)
For questions about the role, please contact our People & Culture team at peopleandculture@strathfield.nsw.gov.au .
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 24 March 2026.