Officer Development Assessment x 2 Positions
4 days ago
A varied and rewarding rol
e, as the successful applicant you will provide timely assessment and decision recommendations for development applications.Competitive annual salary commencing a
t $101,122, p
lus up to 13% superannuationGreat range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Officer Development Assessment
x 2 Positions
Remuneration:
A
nnual salary commencing
at $101,122
, p
lus up to 13% superannuation
Closing Date
: Sunday 19th October 2025 a
t 11.00pm AEST
*No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview*
Gympie Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for two suitably qualified professionals to join our Planning Branch. Enhance the liveability and amenity enjoyed by the Gympie community by appropriately interpreting and implementing Council's Planning Scheme and ensuring the quality of the built and natural environment is protected whilst encouraging sustainable economic development.
Provide timely assessment and decision recommendations for development applications incorporating the consideration of all relevant agency responses and policy and legislation.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
Degree or post-graduate degree in planning recognised for corporate membership by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.
Demonstrated experience of statutory planning or development assessment within the public or private sectors, with the ability to assess and resolve complex planning matters.
Ability to interpret statutory requirements relevant to development assessment within Queensland.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to the delivery of positive and respectful customer service.
High level written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective report writing and correspondence, and to effectively convey information on complex planning matters to Council's customers.
Knowledge of the role of local government and its service functions.
Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained
Essential Requirements:
To foster positive development outcomes and implement Council's planning intentions through:
Assessment of development applications for material change of use, reconfiguring a lot (i.e. subdivision) and building work assessable against the planning scheme.
Facilitating with Design Services the processing of applications for operational work.
Assessment of applications for compliance assessment (i.e. landscaping,
survey plans).Providing timely and consistent decision recommendations for development applications.
To provide consistent advice to all relevant internal or external stakeholders on land use planning matters and development applications submitted to Council.
To prepare reports to Council on all aspects of the development assessment process.
To promote and maintain a positive organisational image and good community relations.
To contribute to special planning projects as required.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please
click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Development Assessment, Peter Tarlinton via
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email
What we offer?
Nine-day fortnight
Access to employee health and well-being programs
Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
Long service leave after seven years
Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values
Accountability
Communication
Customer Service Focused
Integrity
Teamwork and Collaboration
For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Our Process
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
Keen to apply? -
Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2)
Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing:
It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday
19th October 2025
at 11.00pm AEST.
*No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.*
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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