Coordinator Directorate Support Planning, Development and Environment New Permanent Full Time Role
The Scenic Rim is a region of opportunity surrounded by World Heritage-listed national parks and is well renowned for its breathtaking scenery, agricultural and tourism industries, whilst situated close to the major centres of Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and the Gold Coast.
At Scenic Rim Regional Council, we deliver community services and infrastructure to the region's population of approximately 50,000. With a diverse team exceeding 470 employees, we are committed to shaping a progressive future for our community through collaboration, integration, and innovation. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and a workplace underpinned by shared ethos and values.
About this opportunity
Council's Planning, Development & Environment (PDE) Directorate is responsible for the delivery of a range of strategic and operational programs that service the Scenic Rim community. Part of our Directorate's success in delivering these services is attributed to the administrative and business support teams that support our plumbing and building inspectors, our town planners, our development engineers, our environmental planners, our rangers and our economic development and tourism officers.
This position provides high level business and administrative support to the Director and the Directorate Leadership Team.
To complement the Directorate's leadership team, Council is seeking a dynamic leader with a demonstrated track record in developing and guiding teams through process and business improvements. The successful candidate will bring strong operational and financial capability and a sound understanding of contemporary business management principles.
The role is responsible for coordinating business support, administrative, and continuous improvement functions across the Directorate. These functions are critical to enabling the effective delivery of operational objectives, managing resource allocation, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining alignment with Council's values and corporate goals.
The Director also performs the role of Council's Local Recovery Coordinator on the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG). In this position, you will provide high level support in coordinating regular meetings of the internal Local Recovery sub group and liaising with Council's Coordinator Disaster Management (CDM) in relation to recovery and resilience reporting.
Additionally, you'll also …
* Lead and manage the delivery of a customer centric Planning, Development and Environment Business Support Officer team while implementing positive change and meaningful engagement with key stakeholders.
* Coordinate and undertake business support functions within the directorate, to ensure compliance with business/customer service standards, regulatory processes and administrative time frames.
* Supervise the Senior Business Improvement Officer and Team Leaders of the respective Business
* Support Teams that service the Directorate and provide support to the Business Support officers servicing the Regulatory Services, Environment & Biodiversity and Economic Development Tourism teams.
* Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure Directorate strategies and projects are delivered on time and in line with corporate initiatives and priorities as identified by the Director.
* Lead and encourage the team to identify opportunities to improve collaboration and communication with stakeholders which further develop relationships, encourage increased support for services and ensure a better understanding of complex concepts.
* Assist the Director (as Local Recovery Coordinator) on Council's Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) in coordinating regular meetings of the internal Local Recovery sub-group, and liaising with Council's Coordinator Disaster Management (CDM) with recovery and resilience reporting.
* Assist the Director in regularly reviewing and updating Council's Local Recovery Action Plan (LRAP) to ensure its currency, and liaising with sub group members and other areas of Council in maintaining the register.
About you…
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. business management), or equivalent experience in successfully meeting the requirements of the role.
* Demonstrated experience in leadership, overseeing operational tasks and activities, and developing a team's skills, ensuring a team operate in accordance with legislative requirements.
* Proven ability to interpret and develop financial plans and budgets, evaluate budgets, and report on matters as required.
What's in it for you?
Scenic Rim Regional Council is an innovative employer, offering flexible working arrangements and a collaborative
team environment. This position comes with a base remuneration from $102,606.31 per annum, and up to 13%
employer superannuation contribution and much more.
How to apply..
If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay - Apply now
1. Check out the position description and further information available at Careers with Council – Scenic Rim Regional Council.
2. Submit a covering letter that tells us why YOU WANT this role. Ensure to include your skills, experience and suitability addressing the 'About you' criteria. Be passionate Be creative Be specific Max 2 pages.
3. Attach your resume that provides a clear statement of your working history, relevant skills and key achievements (including specific examples of what you've done in the past).
Applications close: 12noon Friday 9 January 2026
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Council is an equal opportunity employer and offers a smoke free work environment.