Coordinator Growth Management
A new and exciting opportunity will have the successful applicant lead and coordinate the preparation, enhancement and implementation of Council’s growth management frameworks
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $120,225, plus up to 15% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
The Coordinator Growth Management Team is responsible for leading and delivering Council’s growth management, land supply and development sequencing programs to support the Planning Scheme and long‑term infrastructure delivery.
The role focuses on translating strategic growth directions into coordinated, implementable outcomes, including growth management strategies, structure planning for priority growth areas, land supply monitoring, infrastructure alignment and stakeholder engagement with community, State agencies and industry.
The position provides expert advice to Council on growth readiness, sequencing and development capacity, and leads the delivery of growth management, structure planning and strategic land use projects.
The role focuses on operational and strategic growth projects, including planning studies, investigations and framework development. Delivery of capital works infrastructure remains the responsibility of Council’s Capital Delivery Team, with this role providing input to scope, timing, sequencing and alignment with growth outcomes.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
Degree or post‑graduate qualification in Urban Planning, Development Management or similar field of expertise.
Demonstrated experience in growth management, structure planning or strategic land‑use planning within a government or similar environment
Strong knowledge of the legislative planning framework, including the Planning Act, State planning instruments and Gympie Regional Council planning scheme.
Experience interpreting development outcomes and market trends to inform land supply, housing delivery and growth management strategies.
Extensive experience in managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects involving land use planning, infrastructure and stakeholder coordination.
Highly developed, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes, collaborate and work constructively with Councillors and senior management within the organisation and external government agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage significant strategic planning projects with multiple stakeholders and deliver on time and within budget.
Highly developed written communication skills to facilitate policy deliberations including report preparation for Council meetings and correspondence to external government agencies.
Queensland C class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
Who to Contact
For assistance lodging your application using Council’s online system, please contact Council’s Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email [email protected]
Keen to apply? Simply head to Council’s website and follow the “Jobs at Council” link to submit your online application: www.gympie.qld.gov.au
Applications close on Sunday 28th June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council’s online application system will be considered.
