Legal Liaison Officer - Planning and DevelopmentExecutive Office - Planning and Development | Legal, Policy/Planning/Research
Fixed Term Full Time position till 30 July 2025 (9 day fortnight)Tertiary qualification in Law or relevant paralegal experience in Property and/or Planning Law.LGO5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.
We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role The Legal Liaison Officer for the Planning and Development functions will provide support by being a central contact point to communicate with and coordinate matters of a legal nature in conjunction with Legal Services.
The role is responsible for ensuring that critical deadlines are met with regard to legislative processes; this includes adjustment of procedures to keep in line with legislative amendments.
Support is provided on legislative interpretation and application, drafting of legal documents; as well as reviewing reports/documentation.
This position is expected to have a well-developed knowledge of relevant legislation as well as Local Laws, Planning schemes and other legal documentation/requirements.
This position will ensure the smooth running of information required in any appeal process on the section's behalf for Planning and Environment Court appeals.
The role also ensures council's interests are protected through the scrutiny of titles office documentation including, but not limited to, easements, survey plans, covenants, transfers and general consents, for accuracy before referring those documents for delegated signing.
About You Our ideal applicant will have experience in drafting legal documentation, preparation and appropriate system recording of professional correspondence, documents, and reports as required on behalf of Planning and Development for Planning and Environment Court Appeal matters.
High level of understanding of the principles of law and legal processes which includes a strong knowledge and understanding of general litigation practices, legal issues and legal reasoning within a regulatory or investigative operations environment.
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 and attached copies of any licenses and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 26th January 2025. What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loadingUp to 5 weeks annual leaveUp to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave14 weeks paid Parental LeaveDomestic and Family Violence LeaveUp to 13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing membersSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesLearning and Development opportunitiesFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee 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. 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 ****** or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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