Coordinator Development Services (Engineering)

Requisition Number: 508
Salary Range: $112,251.56 - $138,671.60 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you a passionate leader with a drive for excellence?
Do you want to make a lasting impact in shaping the future of development services in the Cairns region?

We have an incredibly rare and exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Development Services (Engineering) to join our Development and Planning team. This senior leadership role will lead and inspire our Development Engineering team, ensuring exceptional service delivery while driving strategic success across Council.

What You Will Do:
Reporting to the Executive Manager Development & Planning, this role is a crucial leadership position within the Development & Planning Branch and works alongside the Coordinator Development Services (Planning). The primary focus of the role is to lead a highly motivated, engaged, and focused team to facilitate the delivery of quality development outcomes across our region, in a way which fosters and strengthens a strong and positive culture across our team and our diverse portfolio of stakeholders.

Key Focus Areas include:

• Senior leadership and management of the Development Engineering team, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, innovative practices, and a healthy and supportive workplace culture and environment.
• Ownership and delivery of strategic initiatives for the Development & Planning Branch.
• Meaningful and effective engagement with our diverse portfolio of stakeholders including internal stakeholders, the development industry, proponents, community members, elected members, other government organisations, and industry and community groups.

This is a truly unique opportunity to drive change, foster innovation, and contribute to the success of the Development Services Unit.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant degree qualification in fields such as planning, development, or engineering.
• A natural participative style leader who is a strategic, innovative thinker with proven leadership experience in development engineering or related areas, along with a strong understanding of local government operations and legislative frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse portfolio of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of demonstrated knowledge of the development and planning process, including knowledge about development assessment processes.
• Demonstrated project management experience involving complex and multi-disciplined teams.
• Extensive experience in conflict resolution through effective negotiation, particularly in customer service delivery within technical disciplines.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that will shape the future of our community and drive excellence in Development Services, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council