Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
Benefits We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
9-day fortnight Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations Personal and professional development courses Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
About The Team Sitting in the Planning and Regulation department, City Standards is responsible for developing the City's standards and local laws and issuing of City enforced permits to residents and organisations. The Licenses and Permits business unit is responsible for issuing permits/licences/approvals across multiple services including:
Events Temporary road closures Advertising devices City Laws approvals Environmental Health permits Trade waste Animal registrations Parking About Your New Role Would you like to be part of a small, high performing team that has fun, is solutions focused and tries to find a way to say yes whilst ensuring that decision making is effective and legal?
City Laws Approval Officers are responsible for assessing and managing applications and approvals for a diverse range of activities on Council managed land including Film and TV production, Busking, Roadside Dining and Community Activities.
We're Looking For People Who Have Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relationship management to facilitate positive working relationships. A track record of achieving positive outcomes to complex requests within short timeframes. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Excellent organisational skills which allow you to manage your time and conflicting priorities efficiently. Experience in assessing applications and issuing approvals/refusals. Knowledge of Council's Local Laws and an understanding of the City Plan. A desire to work in a collaborative, vibrant and busy team. A current C Class Drivers Licence. How To Apply Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person
James Lacey
Contact Number Closing Date
Sunday 22nd September 2024
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date. The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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