Coordinator - Growth Management

ApplyNow; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $120,225 to $127,632 plus 15% S

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Lead high-impact planning projects

Ongoing professional development

Regional lifestyle near Sunshine Coast

Job summary

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a Growth Management Coordinator on a 24-month fixed-term contract. The role reports to the Manager Planning Strategy and Growth and leads the council's growth management program, acting as the technical authority on growth and development sequencing.

Key duties include delivering the Growth Management Strategy, coordinating structure plans, and managing strategic planning projects from start to finish while advising on land supply and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Development Management, Construction, or Project Management.
• Experience in growth management or strategic land use planning in government.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth management program and deliver Growth Management Strategy.
• Coordinate structure plans and development frameworks for priority growth areas.
• Manage strategic planning projects from planning through delivery.
• Advise on land supply, growth opportunities and development sequencing.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, finance, asset teams, State Government, developers and utilities.

Skills

Growth management experience

Multi-disciplinary project management

Stakeholder coordination

Negotiation and collaboration

C Class Driver Licence

Education

Urban Planning / Development Management / Construction / Project Management (tertiary qualification)

Job description

About the Role

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a full-time Growth Management Coordinator on a 24-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Manager Planning Strategy and Growth, you will lead Council's growth management program and act as the technical authority on growth and development sequencing.

Duties

• Lead Council's growth management program and deliver the Growth Management Strategy
• Coordinate structure plans and development frameworks for priority growth areas
• Manage strategic planning projects from planning through to delivery
• Provide advice on land supply, growth opportunities and development sequencing
• Work with infrastructure, finance, asset teams, State Government, developers and utilities

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Development Management, Construction, or Project Management
• Demonstrated experience in growth management or strategic land use planning in government
• Extensive experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects and stakeholder coordination
• Skilled negotiator and collaborator with sound professional judgement on complex growth issues
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain) and availability for occasional after-hours work

Benefits

• $120,225 to $127,632 PLUS 15% Super (increasing to 16% from July 2027)
• Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance
• Opportunity to lead high-impact strategic planning projects
• Ongoing professional development in a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Outstanding regional lifestyle near the Sunshine Coast, Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay

About the Company

Gympie Regional Council serves a diverse community spanning Gympie, coastal towns, and a large rural hinterland. Council's vision is to leave a positive legacy for future generations through good planning, efficient service delivery, and values of accountability, integrity, and teamwork.