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Development Officer
Livingstone Shire Council —Yeppoon QLD
- $103,077 - $107,101 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance

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Livingstone Shire Council —Yeppoon QLD
Tertiary qualifications in Local Government (Operational Works) or a related field and/or substantial work experience relevant to the position.
$103,077 - $107,101 a year
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Development Officer

Livingstone Shire Council -
Yeppoon QLD

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Job Details

Full-time
$103,077 - $107,101 a year

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

Civil engineering
Microsoft Office
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Applications closing on 22 June 2026, 11:59 PM

Reference number2736
Job TypeFull Time
Package$103,077 to $107,101 per annum (includes Above Award Payment) - QLGIA (Stream A) Level 5), depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Why this role matters

As a Development Officer, you will play a key role in supporting sustainable growth across the Livingstone Shire. Working within Council’s Development Assessment Team, this role provides professional development assessment and compliance services that ensure development outcomes align with Council’s planning scheme, legislative requirements and community expectations.

You will guide development proposals from assessment through to construction and survey stages, ensuring conditions of approval are met and outcomes are timely, transparent and consistent. Through sound judgement, strong communication and professional integrity, you will help balance development needs, environmental protection and community outcomes.

What you will be doing:

This is a professional statutory planning role with strong technical and stakeholder engagement elements. You will:

Deliver development assessments across operational works, development conditions, compliance and construction-phase activities, ensuring transparent and consistent outcomes.
Deliver professional planning advice and manage development assessment processes, documentation and financial contributions.
Prepare high‑quality reports and recommendations to support sound Council decision‑making.
Coordinate technical input across Council teams to achieve balanced and compliant development outcomes.
Support consultation activities, maintain accurate records, and uphold governance, transparency and compliance standards.
Contribute positively to team culture by mentoring colleagues, role modelling Council values, and complying with workplace health and safety requirements.

What you will bring:

You are a capable and motivated development assessment professional who brings:

Working knowledge of Queensland development assessment legislation and operational works processes Proficiency with development assessment software, corporate systems, GIS and Microsoft Office, with the ability to interpret information and coordinate project workflows
Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and provide advice to internal and external stakeholders
Effective workload and priority management, delivering consistent and defensible outcomes in a complex, time‑sensitive environment
Professional judgement, initiative and a commitment to ethical decision-making.

Mandatory requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Local Government (Operational Works) or a related field and/or substantial work experience relevant to the position.
Possession and maintenance of a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Desirable

Experience in a local government development assessment environment.
Understanding of infrastructure planning, civil engineering principles or construction methodologies

Benefits

Plus 12.5% superannuation
Work life balance with a 9-day fortnight.
Relocation assistance available (if eligible).
Supportive environment that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.
Access to Council benefits and development opportunities.
Lifestyle: Live and work where others holiday—beaches, bushland, and a brilliant team.

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