Team Leader Development Assessment

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney's larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of

• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Compassion
• Collaboration
• are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.

• We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options
• e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value

• gym membership from $16.60 / week
• giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
• About the role

The Development Assessment Unit is responsible for delivering a high standard of development assessment and control to achieve a quality urban environment within the Inner West Local Government Area. You will lead, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of a team within the Development Assessment Unit to ensure the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work or performance plans and Council's Operational and Strategic Plans. You will motivate and inspire the team, coach and develop staff, facilitate partnerships across Council and help solve problems and resolve issues, and model achievement of goals and commitments.

Please read the

• Position Description
• to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
• Remuneration

124,411.56 + $149,199.96 + 11.5% Superannuation + Car Allowance / Leaseback

• Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in development assessment in local government particularly in NSW and the social, political, legal and regulatory frameworks in which it operates.
• Outstanding knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act and related planning legislation and concepts as they relate to development assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to deliver and embed a culture of excellent customer
• Enquiries

Ruba Osman, Development Assessment Manager on 9335 2113

• Closing Date

Sunday 13 July 2025, 11 : 30PM

• How to Apply

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

• Eligibility for employment / Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications / requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the

• Department of Home Affairs
• website.
• Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023

• Reasonable Adjustment Assistance