General Manager Placemaking

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Leading Roles Full time $250,000 - $290,000 per year

General Manager Placemaking | Tablelands Regional Council | QLD

  • Visible leadership opportunity with clear pathway to CEO succession.
  • Transformational role leading planning, development, economic growth and tourism.
  • Total remuneration package $250K – $290K (negotiable).

Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) is seeking a progressive and ambitious executive to lead as General Manager Placemaking. This is a career-defining opportunity and a pathway to CEO succession, driving transformational change across a broad portfolio that integrates planning, development, compliance, development engineering, economic development and tourism.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Mayor and councillors, you will be a visible, commercially astute leader who brings fire, dynamism and confidence to the role. The GM Placemaking will work alongside the senior leadership team, with the mandate to elevate performance, inspire culture and advocate boldly for the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across planning, development assessment, economic development, tourism, engineering and compliance.
  • Deliver the region's Economic Development and Tourism Strategies and guide planning reform including the Planning Scheme and LGIP.
  • Drive major projects including the $100M Priors Creek Precinct and Council's asset development and divestment program working closely with the CEO and key colleagues.
  • Build and develop a high-performing team culture while strengthening stakeholder confidence.
  • Represent TRC with government, community, industry and regional partners.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

  • Senior leadership experience across planning, development, tourism, infrastructure or related fields.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in development, divestment or joint ventures.
  • Political awareness, stakeholder engagement and advocacy capability.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in planning, engineering, economics, commerce or related discipline.

Working and Living in the Region

Located in Far North Queensland's "food bowl," the Tablelands offers an enviable lifestyle surrounded by tropical rainforests, lakes and agricultural landscapes. With excellent schools, healthcare, markets and easy access to Cairns, the region offers the perfect balance of opportunity, community and natural beauty.

How to Apply

Please visit to download the candidate information pack and view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 29 September 2025.

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