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Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About this opportunity
The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled and motivated Surveyor to join our collaborative and professional Planning Assessments team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Efficient and effective assessment of complex subdivision related applications and other small scale development related applications
* Providing expert advice to ensure planning and development proposals meet statutory requirements and the City of Sydney's and Central Sydney Planning Committee (CSPC) policies and objectives
What we're looking for
* Degree in Surveying (Land) or equivalent (must be a NSW Board of Surveying & Spatial Information recognised qualification)
* Registration by the NSW Board of Surveying & Spatial Information as a Registered Land Surveyor or be eligible for such registration
* Experience in the assessment and resolution of complex subdivision and legal issues associated with applications for development applications, subdivision certificates and strata certificates, preferably in local government
We offer
* Flexible working arrangements including a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month
* A range of benefits including 3 days of care and cultural leave each year, leadership and management development program, further education program and employee assistance program
Inclusive culture
* Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
* Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.