Development Officer
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The Development Officer plays a pivotal role in researching and providing expert advice on building and development matters to internal and external stakeholders.
About the Role
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* Exercising initiative in decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution related to developments;
* Maintaining professional relationships with internal and external clients;
* Undertaking assessment manager or concurrence agency functions, processing, assessing, and negotiating development applications in an efficient manner;
* Preparing reports including recommendations as well as preparing briefs of evidence for presentation to the Court, Development Tribunal, and Queensland Building and Construction Commission.
Key Responsibilities
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1. Responsible for preparing reports and providing recommendations;
2. Exercise initiative in decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution;
3. Undertake assessment manager or concurrence agency functions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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* Established knowledge of and ability to apply building, planning & environment legislation, policies, statutory procedures, and requirements;
* Possession of formal qualifications in building, building surveying, or urban planning;
* Well-developed time management abilities to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a superior standard;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled, and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
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* Wellbeing initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships and fitness passport;
* Flexibility options including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model;
* Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones, and devices.
How to Apply
Your written application should include a cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfill the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Once you have this document ready, click 'Apply for this job' and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website. To learn more about Council's vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.