About Inner West Council

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 and 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 $17.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Assessment Planner 

The Assessment Planner's role is to efficiently and effectively process development and associated applications submitted to Council under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, and related legislation in accordance with Council's policies and procedures. 

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Graduate Planner

This position is intended for students and recent graduates who are either currently undertaking or recently completed their studies in town planning. 

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

Assessment Planner - $99,115.12 - $115,952.20 + 12% Superannuation + Access to Car Allowance Scheme 

Graduate Planner  - $86,282.04 - $97,610.76 + 12% Superannuation 

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

Assessment Planner 

1. Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience in the application of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act in relation to regulatory processes and the assessment of development.
3. High level communication skills, both verbal and written, including report writing skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
5. Commitment to quality customer service. 

Graduate Planner 

1. Substantial commencement or recent completion of tertiary qualifications in a town planning related field.
2. High standard of verbal communication and writing skills.
3. Skills in research and analysis of town planning related issues.
4. Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
5. Commitment to quality customer service. 

Enquiries

Martin Amy, Development Assessment Manager on 9392 5066

Closing Date

Sunday 21 September 2025, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

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 proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. 

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments