Call for Expressions of Interest - Independent member of the City of Charles Sturt Council Assessment Panel
The City of Charles Sturt, in seeking to achieve its vision as "A place to call home, a place where we belong", continually strives to provide superior customer service to its community. In so doing, we seek people passionate about what they do and who thrive on seeking innovative solutions.
With this in mind the City of Charles Sturt has one vacancy on the Council Assessment Panel (CAP) and is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who would like to become an Independent Member of the CAP.
The City of Charles Sturt’s CAP has been operating successfully for a number of years, acting as the relevant under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act), making decisions on planning applications. The CAP is also able to advise the Council on development assessment trends and issues. Further information on the CAP including the adopted Terms of Reference can be found here.
The Independent Member will be appointed to the CAP until 30 April 2027. The CAP meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6.30pm. As required by the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016, the Panel consists of five (5) members of whom four (4) are independent of Council.
Interested members of the public should possess qualifications or experience in one or more of the following fields - town planning, architecture or environmental management and be a Level 2 Accredited Professional under the PDI Act. Information in relation to the Accredited Professional Scheme may be viewed here.
While not mandatory, preference will be given to people who have a sound knowledge of the issues relating to the Council area. Also highly regarded will be applicants who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the PDI Act and Regulations, and an understanding of the procedures for assessing planning applications.
The Independent member will be compensated for their time and expertise by an appropriate level of remuneration, to be determined by the Council.
For Expressions of Interest. please detail your experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge and a statement of why you are applying for the Independent Member.
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to express your interest in this opportunity by 5pm on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact:
Julie Vanco, Assessment Manager on 8408 1187.
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