Coordinator Planning Assessment
Division/Section: Planning, Environment & Lifestyle / Planning & Development
Position Type: Fixed-Term Full-Time, 6-Month Contract (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
Salary Range: LGO8 ($124,100 - $140,195 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Location: Townsville
Application Close: 11:45pm, Thursday 10 September 2026.
About the Role:
As the Coordinator Planning Assessment, you will lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality development assessment services and supporting the sustainable growth of Townsville. You will provide expert planning advice, oversee complex development applications and work closely with developers, government agencies and the community to achieve positive outcomes.
This is a key leadership role focused on driving customer-focused service delivery, continuous improvement and operational excellence while ensuring development outcomes align with Council's planning framework and strategic vision.
About you:
You are an experienced planning professional with significant expertise in development assessment, statutory planning and the interpretation of planning legislation. A confident and collaborative leader, you have a strong track record of managing high-performing teams, providing expert technical advice, and building effective relationships with stakeholders. Your excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills enable you to navigate complex planning matters while delivering customer-focused outcomes and supporting the sustainable growth of our city.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We’re committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)
- Annual wage progression
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Person: Cassie
Contact Email: [email protected]
(for position enquiries only)
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume which should confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further information review the Position Description.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
