This is a key leadership role responsible for driving service delivery, legislative compliance and continuous improvement across a diverse operational portfolio. Reporting to the Director, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and play a critical role in shaping strategic outcomes across planning, compliance and property management functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams across planning, compliance and land/property management functions.
- Provide expert advice on planning, building, plumbing, local laws and regulatory compliance matters.
- Oversee enforcement activities and statutory obligations under relevant legislation.
- Manage Council-owned land, buildings and reserve assets.
- Drive operational improvement, strategic planning and policy development.
- Prepare reports and present recommendations to senior leadership and Council.
- Build strong relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Public Administration or substantial equivalent experience.
- Proven leadership experience in a planning, regulatory, compliance or local government environment.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve service delivery and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Queensland Class C Driver Licence.
What's On Offer?
- Senior leadership role with broad organisational influence.
- Competitive package of $160,000 + Super + Vehicle.
- Opportunity to lead meaningful change and deliver lasting community outcomes.
- Contract position covering an extended period of leave through to December 2026.
- Supportive executive leadership environment.
Apply now with your current resume via the Apply button. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Max Brown at Max.Brown@Chandlermacleod.com for a confidenital discussion.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
