Permanent Full Time-36.25 hours per week

$99,834.04to$104,181.41Annually+ 13% super

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as an Infrastructure Charges Officer

Are you looking to apply your planning expertise in a specialist local government role?

As an Infrastructure Charges Officer, you'll join a collaborative team responsible for infrastructure charging and planning activities that support sustainable growth across Redland City.

Working at the intersection of development assessment, legislation and infrastructure planning, you'll help ensure development contributes appropriately to the infrastructure needed by our growing community. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assessing development applications and providing advice on infrastructure planning and charging matters.
- Preparing and administering infrastructure charge calculations, notices, agreements and related documentation.
- Contributing to the implementation and ongoing review of Council's infrastructure planning framework, including the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).
- Monitoring infrastructure charges, agreements, offsets and refunds, and supporting infrastructure forecasting and reporting activities.
- Interpreting legislation, policy and planning requirements and providing advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and experience:

- Experience in infrastructure planning,



infrastructure charging, development assessment, town planning, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and technical information.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, correspondence and professional advice.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
- A degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline is desirable.
- Experience working in a complex, customer-focused environment will be highly regarded.

Make sure to read the full Position Descriptionbefore applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.

Why this role stands out:

- Enjoy adaptable working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week once trained.
- Join a supportive and collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development.
- Expand your expertise in a specialised planning and infrastructure charging role while supporting the sustainable growth of Redland City.





Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.

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