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Development Officer, Building

Role Description

Urban Planning & Environment / Development Assessment
Development Officer, Building

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality services for the well-being of our citizens. Joining the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an opportunity to challenge yourself – contribute your best and be inspired by the people and environment around you.

• Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions
• A culture of excellence, integrity and working together
• One Rostered Day Off each month

Annual salary of $97,453.85 - $101,761.94 + Statutory Superannuation

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

The Role
Reporting to the Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, the Development Officer, Building is responsible for assessing Development Applications, undertaking Building and Compliance inspections, assisting to implement resolutions of the Council’s Building Fire Safety Committee, liaising with applicants and external organisations in relation to development matters and acting as a reference point for staff in respect to providing expert advice on building matters.

About You
To be successful in this position you will possess the following skills and experience:
• Accreditation or be eligible to be accredited as a Building Level 1 - 3 Accredited Professional under the State Government Accreditation Scheme.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, the Planning Development & Infrastructure Act 2016, Work, Health & Safety Act, 2012 and other related codes and standards.
• Highly developed Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Great time management and high level of competence with relevant computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with staff, the public and Government Agencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Well-developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits
• Join a value-based organisation
• One (1) Rostered-Day-Off each month
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Study assistance
• Annual leave loading
• Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7
• Healthy Lifestyles Program
• Income Protection (illness, accident & injury)
• Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, Norwood

Specific enquiries may be directed to the Council’s Manager, Development & Regulatory Services, Geoff Parsons on 8366 4567.

Additional Information

Job Title / Number: Development Officer, Building (Job # qA170641)
Department: Urban Planning & Environment
Type: Full-Time
Location:
Note: Maybe required to work at various office locations
Supporting Document: Position & Person Description
Application Close Date: 23/02/2025
Application Close Time: 5:00 PM

Contact Details

Position Title: Manager, Development & Regulatory Services
Department: Urban Planning & Environment
Name: Geoff Parsons
Phone: 8366 4567
Email: gparsons@npsp.sa.gov.au