Lead Development Assessment & Planning Innovation

Council Jobs; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Council is seeking a Coordinated Development Assessment leader to head the Development Assessment Team in Yeppoon, Queensland. You will guide complex planning assessments, align operations with strategic goals, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will foster a high-performing, legally robust, community-focused culture, coaching staff and coordinating with broader council teams to ensure policy alignment and timely planning responses.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
• Proven leadership in a local government or statutory planning environment, including team management.
• Experience in planning enforcement and legal proceedings, including documentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex planning assessments and ensure high-quality decision-making.
• Champion innovation in processes and systems for better service delivery.
• Develop talent by coaching and building capability within the Development Assessment team.
• Navigate regulatory frameworks and community expectations with professionalism.
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure policy alignment and proactive planning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Regulatory or statutory planning experience

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Council is seeking a Coordinated Development Assessment leader to head the Development Assessment Team in Yeppoon, Queensland. You will guide complex planning assessments, align operations with strategic goals, and drive continuous improvement across processes.

You will foster a high-performing, legally robust, community-focused culture, coaching staff and coordinating with broader council teams to ensure policy alignment and timely planning responses.