Development Planner

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing

Flexibility

Extras

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a Development Planner to shape the growth of one of Australia's fastest-growing regions. You will assess development applications from lodgement to decision and provide expert planning advice to developers, consultants, stakeholders and the community.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you'll prepare planning reports and recommendations, build strong stakeholder relationships, apply professional judgement to complex planning issues, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Experience assessing development applications and interpreting planning legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
• Experience preparing clear, concise professional reports and recommendations.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to customer-focused service delivery.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage a diverse range of development applications from lodgement to decision.
• Provide expert planning advice to developers, consultants, stakeholders and the community.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver sustainable development outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, recommendations and correspondence.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and negotiate practical planning solutions.
• Apply professional judgement to solve complex planning issues and achieve timely outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance development assessment services.

Skills

Development planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Time management

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

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 -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Help shape the future of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. As a Development Planner, you’ll assess a diverse range of development applications and provide expert planning advice that supports sustainable growth, vibrant communities and great customer outcomes across the Sunshine Coast.

Working alongside industry professionals, stakeholders and internal specialists, you'll deliver timely, practical and customer-focused planning solutions. You'll play a key role in guiding development outcomes, influencing how our region grows, and ensuring projects align with Council's vision for a sustainable and liveable Sunshine Coast.

• Assess and manage a diverse range of development applications from lodgement to decision.
• Provide expert planning advice to developers, consultants, stakeholders and the community.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver sustainable development outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, recommendations and correspondence.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and negotiate practical planning solutions.
• Apply professional judgement to solve complex planning issues and achieve timely outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance development assessment services.

About you

We're seeking an enthusiastic planner who is ready to make a real impact. You'll be a strong communicator and critical thinker, with the ability to build relationships, solve complex planning challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes. If you're passionate about sustainable development, enjoy working with diverse stakeholders and want to help shape one of Australia's most desirable regions, this is your opportunity.

• Degree qualification in Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience assessing development applications and interpreting planning legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within deadlines.
• Experience preparing clear, concise professional reports and recommendations.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to customer-focused service delivery.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.

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 9-day fortnight and 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.

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 2025-2030.

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.