Manager Planning and Regulatory Services

- Contract Full Time (4 Years)
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- Attractive salary package of circa $234,100 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle)
- Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees who proudly deliver services that make a meaningful difference to our communities.

This is a significant leadership opportunity within Rockhampton Regional Council, with responsibility for a diverse portfolio of services that directly influence development, regulatory outcomes and the experience of our community.

Reporting to the General Manager Communities and Lifestyle, you will lead Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services section, encompassing statutory planning and development assessment, building, plumbing and drainage, local laws, environmental health and public health.

The role brings together strategic leadership and operational accountability. You will provide clear direction to a multidisciplinary team, manage complex statutory and regulatory matters, strengthen service performance and customer experience, and ensure Council continues to meet its legislative and governance obligations.

You will work closely with Councillors, the executive leadership team, government agencies, industry, developers and community stakeholders. Just as importantly, you will lead and develop your people while driving continuous improvement and organisational performance.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).





What we are looking for

- Significant leadership experience within planning, development assessment, regulatory services or a comparable multidisciplinary statutory environment.
- The ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, establish clear expectations and build an accountable and constructive culture.
- Strong understanding of legislation, governance, compliance and risk, together with the judgement to manage complex, sensitive or contested matters.
- A track record of improving services, systems and customer outcomes while maintaining statutory integrity and procedural fairness.
- Strong financial, workforce and performance management capability.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with elected representatives, senior executives, government, industry and the community.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and cutting-edge team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- 12% employer superannuation contribution,



with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

1. A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, including planning, building, environmental or public health, law, public administration, management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience relevant to a complex statutory or regulatory environment.
- Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, manage operational and capital budgets, and deliver strategic and operational objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within legislative, governance and risk frameworks, analyse complex or sensitive matters and provide clear, defensible advice and recommendations.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives, elected representatives, contractors, government agencies and the community.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)

📌 Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Rockhampton)
🏢 Rockhampton Regional Council
📍 Rockhampton