Address$135K – $153K Total Remuneration Package
$119K – $135K Base Salary
Location: Maroochydore
Vacancy No: 5225
Permanent - Full-time
Applications close: Sunday, 7 July 2024 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
As one of the fastest growing regions in Australia (and a delivery partner in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games), we’re excited about the opportunities this will bring for our growing community.
We’re transforming from regional centre to regional city with over 8000 people moving to the region each year. We expect the region to over 500,000 residents by 2041.
Our Development Services branch is focused on leading, coordinating and managing the audit of all forms of development planning appeals, building and development compliance investigations across the Sunshine Coast region.
To be successful in this role you will provide leadership and management of the team in the delivery of planning appeals and compliance functions positioning the team to meet its business objectives while balancing community expectations.
- Foster a workplace culture that values people, engages and empowers employees to be innovative and make decisions, maximises productivity, performance and capability, and ensures workplace behaviours that are consistent with the corporate values.
- Contribute positively at an operational and strategic level to statutory compliance, policies, strategy, business and operational plans, change management, business decision-making, growth management and all other leadership initiatives.
About you
Tertiary qualifications or the equivalent in development assessment functions such as urban planning or management, audition and regulatory environment will be valued.
Coupled with the demonstrated ability to operate in a political environment within a local or state group.
You will have a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies, planning scheme and state government codes, in particular those associated with planning appeals, development offences, enforcement, notices, orders and legal proceedings.
A natural leader you will foster relationships and best in class workplace practices, guiding and developing your team of experts.
Our team is our difference. Our place is our pride. Our impact is felt every day.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Patricia Jensen during business hours on 0405 135 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
