Coordinator Development Assessment
Lockyer Valley Regional Council | Gatton, Qld

• Apply expert planning skills to drive positive regional growth
• Lead a motivated and engaged team
• work in the beautiful Lockyer Valley, just one hour from Brisbane

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is seeking a Coordinator Development Assessment to lead and manage Council's development assessment services at a time when the region is experiencing significant growth.

This role plays an important part within council and community, by ensuring development in the region is aligned to the council's community and development goals, and consistent with Council's Planning Scheme, Design Standards, Policies, Local Laws and other statutory requirements.

Responsibilities and Opportunities:

• Lead and deliver quality development assessment (planning and engineering) services and land use compliance outcomes.
• Apply best practice and contemporary development assessment solutions.
• Deliver the operational plan and drive collaboration with the wider organisation.
• Embed a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the team.

Skills and Attributes required:

• Experience leading, motivating and inspiring a team of DA professionals.
• Comprehensive understanding of contemporary development assessment solutions that ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory requirements and Council's planning scheme.
• Strong organisational, time management and project management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning (or relevant discipline).

Working and living in the Region

Lockyer Valley offers an ideal work/life balance with art galleries, cafes, wineries, markets and walking trails to explore. No matter what time of year, there's a social event to suit every family member - from motorsport events and country race days to retro, heritage and chilli festivals.

How to Apply

Please download the Candidate Information Pack to view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.

Applications close: 5pm Monday 7 March 2022.