28 Nov
City Of Gold Coast
Bundall
INSPIRED
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER2499
Position Title
Construction & Development Approvals Leader (Asset Protection)
Employment Status
Permanent Full Time
Department
Planning and Regulation
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A, Level 7
Salary
$111,401- $117,924 plus Super
Hours
36 hours per week, 9-day Fortnight
About the team
Situated within the Planning, Regulation and Services Gold Coast department, the City Activation branch is responsible for developing the City’s standards and local laws and issuing of City enforced permits to residents and organisations, planning and delivering key Council events and programs, and activating community recreational spaces including playgrounds, green spaces and outdoor sports and recreation activities. The Licenses and Permits business unit is responsible for facilitation, assessment and issuance of permits/licences/approvals across multiple services including:
- Events
- Film productions
- Temporary road closures
- Advertising devices
- City Laws approvals
- Environmental Health permits
- Trade waste
- Parking
- Asset protection
About your recent role
We are currently recruiting a Construction and Development Approvals Leader who will be responsible for a team who issue licences, permits and approvals across multiple services.
The Construction and Development Approvals Leader will lead a team of officers responsible for the assessment of applications, expertise and decision making under delegation.
Reporting directly to the Coordinator Construction and Development, this position liaises with a wide range of Council personnel, government departments, external organisations and services, developers, event organisers, as well as Gold Coast residents.
Key Deliverables of the position:
- Create a positive workplace culture by encouraging constructive collaboration to achieve positive City outcomes.
- Under limited direction, exercise managerial responsibility of the team to establish and coordinate work priorities and undertake workflow monitoring of licence and permit applications during the assessment process to ensure timely decisions are made in accordance with the relevant legislation.
- Supervise,
develop and motivate staff within the team, with an ability to provide expert advice, set and monitor outcomes and establish procedures.
- Monitor, review and drive activities for the team, reporting key milestones, anomalies, variances and solutions.
- Assist in the coordination of the licence and permit function, shaping its future direction, contributing to operational plans and achieving City objectives.
- Provide regular, independent judgement on complex/high risk application issues within the team.
- Develop and review work operational practices and procedures to ensure compliance and alignment to operational outcomes.
- Drive and lead a high level of customer service by fostering and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Thorough and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant State Government legislation, Local Laws and Council Policies.
- Provide specialist technical and professional advice to a wide range of council personnel, Government agencies, organisations and the community to facilitate the approval of licences and permits.
We're looking for people who have:
- A proactive and passionate leader who has a proven track record of coaching and mentoring a team.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills ensuring consistency and clarity of advice.
- Highly developed analytical, problem solving and investigative skills with the ability to provide sound advice, options and recommendations to influence positive outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to form good working relationships with key stakeholders and service providers, both internal and external.
- A preparedness and commitment to undertake continuing professional development (CPD)
- Drivers licence class C unrestricted.
If you would like to be part of a busy and rewarding team with clear role objectives and team goals, apply now.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of advantages to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person
Ravena Gosper
Contact Number
0466 410 102
Closing Date
Sunday 7th December 2025
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
📌 Construction & Development Approvals Leader (Asset Protection) (Bundall)
🏢 City Of Gold Coast
📍 Bundall
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