Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: Development Services

Salary Range: Band 4 $89,207 - $95,764 + Superannuation, 7.5% leave loading, additional benefits in a 36.25hr week

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time x 2 positions

Duration: Up to 12 months

(Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Brisbane Square, Other BCC Regional Offices, and Construction Site Visits Across Brisbane

Do you thrive on building strong relationships and working with stakeholders to achieve positive development outcomes across Brisbane?

Brisbane City Council is currently searching for highly motivated professionals to join the Building and Construction Management Team, within Development Services.

Our Business

City Planning Economic Development Services (CPEDS) makes the future of the city happen. Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its qualities and shaping the city’s unique identity.

Our tight‑knit team partners closely with the construction industry and community to ensure development is delivered in line with approvals through proactive engagement, communication and strong working relationships.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for Building and Construction Liaison Officer roles within City Planning and Economic Development Services.

In this predominantly field‑based role, you will engage directly with construction sites, stakeholders and the community to achieve positive development outcomes across Brisbane.

You foster strong relationships, proactively identify and work collaboratively to mitigate issues, and help ensure construction activity aligns with approvals while minimising impacts such as noise, dust and disruption to the surrounding community.



Combining stakeholder engagement, construction and investigative skills, you will assess construction activities, gather evidence and support desirable development outcomes.

Responsibilities will include

- proactively monitoring and engaging with development sites to support conformance with approvals and conditions
- work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across Council to coordinate activities, resolve issues and support the delivery of positive development outcomes across Brisbane.
- building and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, residents and relevant stakeholders
- managing and resolving customer enquiries relating to construction impacts
- conducting site inspections and preparing clear, accurate reports and documentation
- applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures contributing to continuous improvement of processes and practices.

To be successful you will have

- strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build effective relationships
- ability to manage challenging conversations and resolve issues professionally
- clear communication skills and confidence working with diverse stakeholders
- ability to interpret and apply, or quickly learn, relevant legislation and approvals
- sound evaluation, analytical and problem‑solving skills




- ability to give and receive feedback and contributing to a culture of performance excellence
- hold a C Class Drivers License
- ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits of working for Council include:

- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.

Advantages of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role requires a Criminal History Check, and you will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Maria Masina 07 3178 4184

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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