INTERNAL ONLY - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COORD OFFICER

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Building and Construction Coordinat or Officer to join the Development Services team in Brisbane. You will coordinate and process development-related applications, working with developers, consultants, and the community to deliver timely, compliant outcomes.

The role offers a mix of office coordination and site exposure, enabling a practical understanding of planning through to construction and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, development services, construction, planning, engineering or related field.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Sound problem solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislation.
• Proficiency with computer systems and business applications.
• Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence or ability to obtain one.
• Current Construction Industry White Card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Process applications and requests relating to plan sealing, easements, street naming and numbering, and maintenance bonding arrangements.
• Coordinate development-related requirements in accordance with legislation, policies and conditions.
• Undertake site visits to support development and construction outcomes.
• Liaise with developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders for efficient outcomes.
• Administer and process fees, charges and contributions related to development applications.
• Provide professional customer service and respond to enquiries from internal and external customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and service delivery.

Skills

Administration

Development services

Construction

Planning

Engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Policy interpretation

Computer systems

Job description

INTERNAL ONLY - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION COORD OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services

Branch: Development Services

Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Our Business

City Planning and Economic Development Services plays a key role in shaping Brisbane's growth, sustainability and liveability. Through planning, development assessment and development compliance functions, the division works with industry, residents and stakeholders to deliver development outcomes that support a thriving city. Development Services ensures development activities are undertaken in accordance with approved requirements, legislation and Council standards while supporting positive development outcomes.

Our Team

Our Building and Construction Management Team works collaboratively to support the successful delivery of development projects across Brisbane. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with industry stakeholders, delivering customer-focused solutions and continuously improving how we work. This is an opportunity to join an experienced, supportive team where leadership, innovation and professional development are highly valued.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of development and construction outcomes across Brisbane. You will coordinate and process a range of development related applications and requests while working closely with internal specialists, developers, consultants and members of the community.

The role offers a unique mix of office-based coordination and site based exposure, providing valuable insight into development projects from planning through to completion. You will contribute to important city-shaping outcomes while developing your knowledge of development legislation, construction processes and stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities include:

• processing applications and requests relating to plan sealing, easements, street naming and numbering, and maintenance bonding arrangements
• coordinating development-related requirements in accordance with legislation, Council policies and approved conditions
• undertaking site visits to support development and construction outcomes
• liaising with developers, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient outcomes
• administering and processing fees, charges and contributions associated with development applications
• providing professional customer service and responding to enquiries from internal and external customers
• identifying opportunities to improve business processes and service delivery.

To be successful you will have:

• experience in administration, development services, construction, planning, engineering or a related field
• strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
• sound problem solving skills and attention to detail
• the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislative requirements
• proficiency using computer systems and business applications
• a current Queensland Class C Driver Licence or ability to obtain one
• a current Construction Industry White Card or ability to obtain one.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.Use full stop only once to end bullets.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role requires a Criminal History Check, and you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:Please call Maria Masina (07) 3178 4***

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date:Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.