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Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.
Join our team as a Planning Officer!
Are you passionate about creating well-designed, sustainable communities? As a Planning Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping how Redlands grows - assessing development applications, tackling customer queries, and making sure projects strike the right balance between built form, land use, and environmental impact. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love you to apply for the Planning Officer position at Redland City Council!
About us:
At Redland City Council, we are committed to serving our community with excellence. We believe in fostering an inclusive, diverse, and innovative work culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute their best. You’ll enjoy diverse work and opportunities to grow, working in a truly special community and a region of outstanding natural beauty. In return for your passion and commitment to moving Redland Coast forward, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
Guided by our Values , your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the City Planning and Assessment Group by applying town planning knowledge to meet service standards.
Providing professional planning and land use advice under senior supervision to ensure quality and consistency.
Contributing to a positive team environment and helping improve service delivery and customer relationships.
Researching emerging trends and practices in development assessment to support continuous improvement.
Using initiative, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to complete tasks effectively under guidance.
What we're looking for:
We’re looking for a planning graduate who is outcome-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong team player. You’ll bring a solid understanding of current and emerging town planning principles, including the Queensland legislative environment - particularly the Sustainable Planning Act. You’ll have a knack for building positive relationships with customers, and be confident preparing clear, professional reports and correspondence. Strong verbal communication, time management, and problem-solving skills will help you succeed in this fast-paced, team-based environment, where you’ll contribute to the assessment and processing of low to moderately complex development applications.
More reasons to love working with us:
Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
Reward and recognition programs.
Wellbeing programs and social club.
Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.
Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people .
Eligibility
You'll have a Bachelor Degree in Regional and Town Planning (or equivalent post graduate qualification) or Diploma of Town Planning or similar.
Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
Cover letter (one page); and
Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position () can be obtained by contacting on (07) . Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on .
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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