The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase, driven by big-picture thinkers who are shaping a bold and ambitious future. There's purpose in every step and a renewed sense of energy across the organisation, all centred on delivering exceptional service and genuine value for money — with heart.
As one of Queensland's largest and most diverse councils, Logan City Council brings together visionary leaders, grassroots changemakers and passionate professionals who care deeply about the community they serve. Planners, communicators, engineers, creatives and innovators work side by side to build a city that is inclusive, sustainable and rich with opportunity.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Growth, Economy & Sustainability, this position will provide strategic leadership and direction to a large team responsible for managing the effects of development including assessment, levies and charges, and compliance to meet the current and future needs of the community within the Logan area. This position contributes expert knowledge, and advice, undertakes stakeholder liaison, prepares reports, procedures, policies, and correspondence, multi team & location leadership and represents Council as required with a broad stakeholder group.
Key responsibilities and outcomes
* Build and develop a cohesive and high performing team that is aligned to business needs and is characterised by teamwork, respect for others, ethical decision making, innovation and flexibility.
* Represent Council's interests in conjunction with internal and external legal advisors in legal forums such as the Planning and Environment Court to protect Council's interests.
* Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with Councillors, regulators, State and Federal government agencies, residents and ratepayers and industry groups.
* Manage community and development industry consultation on services, major development proposals and issues of concern at the local or regional level.
* Oversight the assessments of development applications for variations, material change of use, reconfigured lots.
* Oversight development, building and plumbing compliance matters, and enforcement actions.
* Continuously monitor the performance of the Department in complying with its safety, statutory and contractual obligations across all services to the community and industry.
* In conjunction with the General Manager, develop Departmental annual operating business and resourcing plans to achieve Council's strategic goals
* Drive the delivery of major strategic initiatives in alignment with the organisation's strategic plan, working collaboratively with the Executive General Manager, CEO and Senior Leadership Team. Ensure Council complies with all relevant regulatory and compliance obligations as they relate to infrastructure, the environment and transport planning.
We are seeking an accomplished leader with a strong values-based leadership approach to create and sustain a productive, safe, and collaborative workplace. You will lead by example, modelling high standards of conduct, performance, and behaviour, while driving the delivery of high-quality outcomes in a complex and fast paced environment.
The role requires a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse range of professionals to deliver and exceed priorities whilst maintaining excellence in service. Extensive knowledge and experience (12+ years) in managing development assessment, land use, infrastructure coordination, and/or the implementation of planning schemes for local government in a complex urban and high-growth environment is essential. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position along with membership eligibility to the Planning Institute of Australia is well regarded.
You will possess exceptional leadership skills and can clearly develop and translate Council's objectives, policies, plans and strategies to internal and external stakeholders. Your strong sense of judgement and astute decision-making skills along with a strong customer service ethos are imperative to the success of this role.
Applications are currently open through Dean & Ling Executive Search. Job Details | Dean & Ling | Executive Search & Selection
If you would like more information or wish to discuss the role confidentially, connect with Selina Briggs, Talent Acquisition at Logan City Council,