- Contract Full Time (4 Years)
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- Attractive salary package of circa $234,100per 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.
Reporting to the General Manager Communities and Lifestyle, this senior leadership role is responsible for providing strategic and operational direction across Council's Planning and Regulatory Services portfolio. You will oversee a diverse range of functions including statutory planning, development assessment, building and plumbing, local laws, environmental health and public health services.
Working closely with Councillors, executive leaders, government agencies, industry stakeholders and the community, you will ensure the delivery of compliant, customer-focused and contemporary regulatory services 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
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive local government experience.
- Strong background in planning, development assessment or regulatory services.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and developing people.
- Expertise in legislation, governance, risk management and compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by valuable 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
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)