The Details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Public Space Permit Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this role, you will be managing and resolving complex issues related to the use of public land and roads. This includes identifying, developing and implementing processes because of key learnings.

You must be able to interpret and apply State Legislation and Local Laws to ensure Local Law Approvals are lawfully issued and appropriately conditioned.  

Additionally, you will:

• Provide timely responses to escalated issues including written correspondence to key stakeholders such as the Mayor, Councillors and the CEO
• Understand the varying functions of Council to provide a broad lens on applications and issues
• Negotiate decisions on Local Law applications through stakeholder engagement
• Provide expert advice to Senior Leaders on Local Law Approvals
• Create, review and analyse reports to identify areas of improvements for the Local Law Approval Program
• Review and revise the Local Law Approval Program on an annual basis

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About you

We are seeking a highly developed communicator who can build strong working relationships with a range of people at all levels within Council as well as external stakeholders.

You will have a track record of investigating complex matters using risk-based decision making to promote outcomes that meet regulatory standards and customer focussed outcomes while also being able to think ‘out of the box’ to summarise complex issues and develop recommendations for a resolution.

You will also be able to demonstrate that you can interpret and apply relevant legislation (including Local Laws, State Legislation and Australian Standards) in the undertaking of the approval process, along with well-developed time management and communication skills, including verbal and written skills to allow the delivery of quality service outcomes.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.