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.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Coordinator Growth Management

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $120,225, plus up to 15% superannuation

Closing Date: 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. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

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.

Essential Requirements: 

• Lead and coordinate the preparation, enhancement and implementation of Council’s growth management frameworks, including land supply analysis, sequencing and prioritisation.
• Manage and deliver growth management and strategic planning projects, including structure planning, investigations and supporting studies, delivered through internal resources and external consultants.
• Responsible for coordinating and delivering Council’s growth management program within agreed strategic direction, including advising on priorities, sequencing and delivery risks.
• Lead technical authority within the growth management and development sequencing work functions.
• Coordinate growth‑related inputs into the Planning Scheme, planning studies and supporting policy documents.
• Provide strategic planning input to development assessment outcomes, including reviewing major applications, identifying emerging trends, and ensuring alignment between approved development and long-term growth management objectives.
• Provide input into the planning, prioritisation and sequencing of capital infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment between growth areas and infrastructure delivery, while working collaboratively Council’s Capital Delivery Team and asset management functions.
• Work collaboratively with infrastructure, finance and asset management teams to ensure alignment between land use and infrastructure planning.
• Manage major growth and development projects delivered through internal resources and external specialist consultants.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with State Government agencies, utilities, infrastructure providers and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor development activity, approvals and delivery constraints to inform land supply, infrastructure planning and growth sequencing decisions.
• Provide expert advice to senior management and Council on growth readiness, development capacity and delivery risks.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement processes relevant to growth management and structure planning.
• Exercises professional judgement in resolving complex growth management issues within delegated authority.
• Contribute to, and coordinate, budget bids, funding submissions, expenditure tracking and financial reporting for growth management and structure planning projects/
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen growth planning, data management and decision‑making processes.
• Provide day‑to‑day professional leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to team members and project resources.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Strategic Planning and Growth, Patricia Jensen via email patricia.jensen@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

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.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.