Personnel Area
City Planning Economic Development Services
Branch
City Licences and Permits
Salary Range
Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 AUD per annum + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full‐time positions)
Work type:
Permanent Full-time
Location
Brisbane Square
Our Business
Brisbane City Council is Australia's largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision ****, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.
The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advices, develops strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.
Our Branch
City Licences and Permits is leading the transformation of how Brisbane City Council delivers licensing, permitting and application services. As a newly established branch, we're creating a modern, customer‐focused and digitally enabled service that brings licences, permits and applications together into one seamless experience. By simplifying processes, improving consistency and decision‐making, and embracing innovation, we're making it easier for residents, businesses and stakeholders to engage with Council while delivering better outcomes for our community and helping shape Brisbane's future.
The Role
In this newly created leadership role, you will lead,



manage and provide guidance to a technically skilled team to deliver environmental permit assessments that achieve great customer outcomes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy. You will oversee the delivery of high‐quality operational services while driving continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
To be successful you will have:
extensive knowledge and practical application of the regulatory and legislative framework to effectively deliver sound outcomes relating to environmental permit assessment functions
demonstrated experience and success in leading, managing and coaching a multidisciplinary team to consistently deliver to desired service standards including key performance indicators while building capability in the team through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing
demonstrated experience in delivering high‐quality business analysis documents proposing pragmatic and implementable solutions to support consistent, quality operational delivery in a customer‐focused, technical or regulatory setting
strong analytical, research and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex regulatory and operational issues and develop effective solutions
exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse technical disciplines and matrix environments.
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.
This role requires a Criminal History Check and a current "C" Class Driver's Licence.
For more information:
Please contact Zoe Hare, Talent Partner on ************.
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:
Sunday 1 November **** 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.
Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act **** (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notpreclude you from being considered for roles within Council.
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🏢 Brisbane City Council
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