Employment Opportunities

1. Administration Supervisor – The Administration Supervisor oversees administrative functions within the Development Department, ensuring efficient workflow, high‑quality customer service, and accurate record‑keeping. The role coordinates Administration staff, manages processes such as application lodgement in the planning portal and correspondence, and supports the delivery of timely and compliant development services. The role is well suited to people with strong organisational skills, leadership capability, and experience in managing administrative operations.

2. Duty Planner – The Duty Planner provides planning guidance to the community in relation to development controls, application pathways, and Council processes. The role is responsible for responding to customer enquiries, interpreting planning legislation and local policies, and assisting applicants to navigate the development assessment system. It requires strong communication skills, sound planning knowledge, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.

3. Strategic Planner – The Strategic Planner contributes to the long‑term planning and growth of the local government area by preparing, reviewing, and implementing land‑use strategies, planning proposals, and policy documents. The role involves research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of evidence‑based recommendations to support sustainable development outcomes. It suits applicants with strong analytical capability, a solid understanding of planning frameworks, and an interest in shaping future land‑use directions.

4. Building & Development Officer – The Building & Development Officer undertakes technical assessments, inspections, and regulatory compliance functions to ensure buildings and structures meet legislative requirements, safety standards, and approved plans. The role includes assessing Construction Certificates, Complying Development Certificates, and Section 68 applications, as well as investigating building‑related complaints and issuing notices and orders where required. The Building & Development Officer is required to be a registered certifier, with strong technical knowledge of building legislation and practical experience in construction or certification. The position plays a key role in maintaining safety, compliance, and confidence in the built environment.

5. Compliance Officer – The Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and enforcing compliance with planning, building, and environmental legislation, as well as conditions of development consent. The role involves responding to complaints, conducting site inspections, gathering evidence, preparing regulatory correspondence, and recommending or initiating enforcement action where required. It requires strong knowledge of relevant legislation, sound investigative skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with property owners, developers, and the community to achieve fair and timely compliance outcomes.

How to submit an expression of interest

Interested parties are invited to submit the following information to council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au (Attention:  Development Manager):

1. A short letter outlining:
   • The role(s) you are interested in
   • Your relevant skills, experience, qualifications and any relevant accreditations
   • Your preferred employment arrangement (full‑time, part‑time, contract term or casual)
2. A current resume detailing employment history, education and professional achievements.

Additional Information

Expressions of Interest will be kept on file and considered as suitable vacancies arise. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further discussion or invited to participate in a formal recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Development Manager on 02 6354 9999 for a confidential discussion

Note: Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a formal application and recruitment process.