Development Assessment & Planning Coordinator This opportunity offers: Ongoing employment Full time role & 35 hour working week Attractive annual salary $107,458 - $118,942 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation Location: West Pennant Hills (hybrid working arrangements considered) Free onsite car parking Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference! We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes. What You'll be doing: This is an exciting opportunity to obtain an in-depth understanding of the planning framework associated with bush fire protection in New South Wales, as part of the Development Assessment and Planning Team within the NSW Rural Fire Service. The role offers exposure to bush fire risk assessment related to a range of development on bush fire prone land needing compliance with the legislative, policy and procedural requirements as delegated to the Rural Fire Service. As our ideal candidate, you'll be able to independently and efficiently manage a high volume of development applications and strategic planning proposals from Local and State Government Authorities. You will have the ability to research and analyse information to identify and address issues for negotiating outcomes. You will provide high quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders, and have the ability to develop relationships across government agencies to assist and educate industry in providing bush fire outcomes commensurate with the potential risk, standards, mitigation and bush fire protection. Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. Why work for us? Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family Salary packaging options available One 'Agreed Absence' leave day per calendar month Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses) Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools! Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert Adam Small, Acting Manager Planning & Environment Services East, for a confidential chat on 0476 638 895. To ignite your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach: A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity; A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number) Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):Detail your understanding of the development assessment process and the NSW planning framework relevant to development in bush fire prone areas. Provide an example of your experience in considering bush fire protection for a development proposal and what measures you proposed to achieve compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Tuesday 5th November 2024. Important recruitment Information A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss. The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework ). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks. Candidate who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums. Vacancy Reference: R24/329 #J-18808-Ljbffr