Address- A varied and challenging role coordinating and assessing development applications within a high-growth region.
- Competitive annual salary commencing at $107,656.12 plus up to 13% superannuation
- Relocation assistance available for the successful candidate
- Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO
About the Region
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster and the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Role Overview
Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Planning professional to lead a team of Development Assessment Officers. Reporting to the Manager Planning, this will be a unique opportunity for you to be responsible for coordinating the delivery of development services, including the processing and assessment of development applications.
You will also be relied on to assist as required with legal appeals involving Council's development decisions, as well as to provide high level support to the Manager Planning, and technical advice on complex planning matters to internal and external stakeholders. You will also be preparing and presenting written reports for council as required.
For this position we need a self-driven individual with exceptional leadership qualities. The person with the skill and ability to delegate and allocate work to ensure deadlines are maintained while still delivering exemplary customer service will excel in this role.
What we are looking for
To be considered for this role, you will require:
- Qualifications (Post Graduate Degree or Degree) in Planning recognised for corporate membership by the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Extensive demonstrated experience assessing development applications and providing technical advice on matters related to the role.
- Extensive knowledge of statutory requirements and best practice relevant to the role and demonstrated experience implementing applying such best practice to the assessment of development applications and investigation into matters of development non-compliance.
- Demonstrated negotiation experience involving complex planning matters between applicants, State Government and elected representatives.
- Demonstrated experience leading and motivating a team of highly skilled professionals, including knowledge of contemporary human resource practices.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills to facilitate the preparation of detailed reports on planning related matters.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Manager Planning, Tania Stenholm on 5481 0424 or email tania.stenholm@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au
What we offer?
- Flexible work arrangements
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing and packaging arrangements.
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
How to apply
Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
