Lead Development Assessment Coordinator — Flexible/Hybrid

Lockyer Valley Regional Council; Gatton; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $180k p.a.

5-year contract

19-day month

WFH 1 day/week

Gatton Admin base

Wellbeing program

Professional development

Job summary

Lockyer Valley Regional Council in Gatton, QLD invites an experienced planning professional to lead our Development Assessment team as Coordinator Development Assessment. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensure timely assessments, and drive high-quality outcomes for the community.

Based at our Gatton Administration Building, the role offers flexible work Arrangements (1 day WFH per week), a generous salary package and a five-year contract with professional development

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of planners, development engineers and support officers to achieve high-quality assessment outcomes.
• Providing expert planning advice on complex and sensitive development matters.
• Coordinating the assessment of challenging and significant development applications.
• Ensuring development assessment services are timely, consistent, customer-focused and aligned with relevant legislation, Council’s Planning Scheme and policies.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, applicants, consultants and the broader community.
• Supporting continuous improvement across development assessment processes, systems and service delivery.
• Contributing to strategic planning initiatives and organisational priorities.

Job description

Lockyer Valley Regional Council in Gatton, QLD invites an experienced planning professional to lead our Development Assessment team as Coordinator Development Assessment. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensure timely assessments, and drive high-quality outcomes for the community.

Based at our Gatton Administration Building, the role offers flexible work Arrangements (1 day WFH per week), a generous salary package and a five-year contract with professional development