Community Facilities Planning Officer

About the team

The City of Gold Coast is committed to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Join our progressive organisation and be part of a passionate workforce of forward-thinkers, united by a shared purpose – together we enhance the Gold Coast way of life.

Come on this thrilling journey of transformation and growth, where your passion, skills, and ideas can create a lasting legacy for generations to come. Unlock your full potential amidst an environment that encourages innovation, fosters creativity, and celebrates diversity. Together, let's shape this city into an even more remarkable place to live, work, and play - join the City of Gold Coast today.

About your new role

•    Providing high-level design and technical advice and recommendations for the development of Community Infrastructure capital projects within defined programs.

•    Ensuring provisions of all relevant legislation, regulations, agreements, standards, policies and processes are applied and adhered to in projects.

•    Liaise with internal and external stakeholders concerning the delivery of projects, their success and value for money, through a spirit of partnership.

•    Manage and attend PCG, Consultant and Service Owner meetings contributing as a subject matter expert on matters relating to capital projects across the portfolio as required, including any capital documentation that requires updating.

•    Develop and prepare project budgets, including the 4 and 10-year capital works program, in conjunction with other City staff by identifying project and budget requirements and restraints.

•    Track the financial performance of capital works projects to ensure cost-effective delivery.

•    Provide input in the development, implementation and management of the annual update of asset management plans, including renewal planning, technical levels of service, infrastructure risk management, operations and maintenance, and demand and budget requirements.

•    Evaluate asset and condition data and undertake renewal modelling to determine the optimum future renewal forecast funding requirements and organise field validation where required

•    Manage and develop all aspects of the project(s), including scoping documents, design briefs, feasibility studies, consultancy briefs, tender documentation and financials.

•    Utilise an established customer engagement model to ensure a high level of customer input and ownership

•    Ensure alignment and compliance with the defined project management methodologies, governance structures, processes, tools, reporting regimes and approaches.

•    Schedule meetings as required to provide an overview of the project's program to the relevant City staff

We're looking for people who have:

•    Bachelor's Degree in Project Management & or 

•    Extensive equivalent industry knowledge and experience

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Peter McCabe

Contact

Closing Date

Wednesday, 19th November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.