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SalaryDevelopment Control Officer (200005)
Maximum Term Contract Full Time - 36.25 hours per week - until 31/01/2025
$80,253.63 to $85,988.39 Annually + up to 12% super
RCC Officers' Level 4
A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
Focusing on building and planning compliance across Redlands Coast, Development Control Officers work with residents to ensure compliance with State legislation, Local Laws and Redland’s Planning scheme. Working in a fast paced and reactive environment, Officers work with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical, legislative and operational advice to investigate issues and resolve enquiries. This position includes a combination of office and in-field work around the Redlands Coast to provide a high level of service to our community.
What you’ll bring
First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
We are seeking someone who has a passion for building and planning development. We are looking for an individual with demonstrated experience or a drive to develop skills in research, investigation, assessment and solution based outcomes. Candidates will be highly organised and will be able to effectively manage multiple cases both autonomously and in a team environment. This position will involve resolving sensitive and complex issues with a range of people from diverse backgrounds, so applicants with excellent communication skills who can confidently negotiate and resolve problems will be highly regarded.
Why join us
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Here, you can:
- Improve lives, for today and tomorrow. You will make an impact in our community by ensuring compliance with development requirements.
- Achieve, for the community and your career. We’ll support you every step of the way and you will have a huge impact on the work we do.
- Experience variety, and grow as a result. Upskill, try new roles and broaden your horizons. Council is an amazing place to grow and diversify professionally.
- Find the right balance to bring the best you. We offer attractive benefits, ongoing support and flexible working arrangements.
Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:
- Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
- Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break
- Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance
- Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen
- Diverse secondment opportunities for career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs and social club
- Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers
Eligibility
- You'll have a current open class 'C' Driver Licence
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (200005) can be obtained by contacting Jesseca Keene on (07) 3829 8***. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 10/03/2024 .
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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