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
About the team:
Situated within the Planning and Regulation department, the City Standards branch is responsible for developing the City’s standards and local laws and issuing of City enforced permits to residents and organisations. The Licenses and Permits business unit is responsible for issuing permits/licences/approvals across multiple services including:
- Events
- Temporary road closures
- Advertising devices
- City Laws approvals
- Environmental Health permits
- Trade waste
- Animal registrations
- Parking
About your new role:
This position will be responsible for the assessment and approval of applications, provision of temporary traffic management expertise and decision making under delegation in addition to providing guidance and mentorship to Officers to support their professional development and enhance their technical capabilities.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluate and assess applications in accordance with the relevant legislation, Australian Standards, relevant by-laws and regulations.
- Attend site meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required to determine best outcomes for all parties with respect to proposed road closures.
- Process relevant documentation in accordance with the guidelines and procedures.
- Undertake research, analysis and evaluation of Traffic Management Plans and applications.
- Provide a high level of customer service, including the handling of general enquiries and requests in relation to temporary road closure applications.
- Work positively and collaboratively to achieve a safe and efficient transport network that meets the needs of all road users.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Officers to support their professional development and enhance their technical capabilities
- Provide support, in a lead role, to the Temporary Road Closure Portfolio Owner.
We're looking for people who have:
You are a strong team player with a ‘can do’ attitude in an environment of competing priorities. You have highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills ensuring consistency and clarity of advice. You will bring your knowledge and experience to this role including:
- Highly developed analytical, problem solving and investigative skills with the ability to provide sound advice, options and recommendations to influence positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to form good working relationships with key stakeholders and service providers both internal and external service skills and the ability to resolve telephone enquiries.
- Drivers licence class C unrestricted.
- WHS Licence General Construction White Card – desirable.
- Statement of Attainment in Traffic Management Implementation – desirable.
- Statement of Attainment in Traffic Management Design – desirable.
If you would like to be part of a busy and rewarding team with clear role objectives and team goals, apply now.
How to apply:
For more information, view the position brief by
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 need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way videointerview 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.
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.