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INSPIRED
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER+62
Position Title
Planner
Employment Status
Permanent, Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time
Department
Planning and Regulation
Location
Nerang and Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A, Level 5 to 6 depending on experience
Salary
$86,8+6 to $ ++,503 Plus Super
Hours
36 hours per week, +-day Fortnight
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.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
+-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:
Located in the Planning and Regulation Department, the City Development Branch is r esponsible for the management and assessment of customer development applications, including the provision of planning and building advice, development assessment and improvement, infrastructure change review, developer contributions, infrastructure compliance and planning appeals and research. The Planning Assessment Unit is responsible for the assessment of development applications (except those for major development), change applications, superseded planning requests, access easements, and volumetric subdivisions. Assessment of compliance of survey plans as part of the plan sealing process.
You will be working within a supportive and driven team whilst having the support of great line leaders.
About your new role:
As a Planner you will provide professional support in ensuring the development of the city is in accordance with current planning, environmental principles and guidelines to ensure that the general public developers, consultants, council personnel and Government agencies are fully advised of and comply with the requirements of the CorporatePlan, City Plan, relevant Acts and Council Policies.
You are responsible for contributing to a positive workplace culture.
The position works under the general direction of the Supervising Planning, with the supervision dependent on the occupant’s experience.
Please note – We have multiple Planner positions available ranging from Permanent Full time to Fixed term Full time.
Key deliverables of the position:
Create a positive workplace culture by encouraging constructive collaboration to achieve positive City outcomes.
Assess Material Change of Use (MCU) and Reconfiguring a Lot (ROL) development applications in accordance with relevant legislation and City Plan.
Prepare planning reports which demonstrate a comprehensive and logical assessment of development applications has been undertaken against the relevant legislation and the City Plan.
Provide a high level of customer service and ensure prompt responses to written and verbal requests.
Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Provide general advice about planning matters and be able to direct customers to the appropriate source.
We're looking for people who:
Hold a Bachelor Degree of Town Planning or equivalent knowledge.
Are passionate, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a dynamic environment.
Have developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and presentation skills.
Have the ability to research, analyse and investigate by seeking relevant facts, sourcing appropriate information and identifying workable solutions.
Are able to work independently and within a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members.
Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a planning environment.
Are able to deliver high quality service to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately.
Are proficient in technology and are able to adapt to new systems and processes.
How to apply:
For more information, view the position brief by
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 needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]
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 ******* testing.
Contact Person
Adam Morris or Branden Holt
Contact
[email protected] or [email protected]
Closing Date
Tuesday 3rd September 2026
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.
INSPIRED
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER+62
Position Title
Planner
Employment Status
Permanent, Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time
Department
Planning and Regulation
Location
Nerang and Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A, Level 5 to 6 depending on experience
Salary
$86,8+6 to $ ++,503 Plus Super
Hours
36 hours per week, +-day Fortnight
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.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
+-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:
Located in the Planning and Regulation Department, the City Development Branch is r esponsible for the management and assessment of customer development applications, including the provision of planning and building advice, development assessment and improvement, infrastructure change review, developer contributions, infrastructure compliance and planning appeals and research. The Planning Assessment Unit is responsible for the assessment of development applications (except those for major development), change applications, superseded planning requests, access easements, and volumetric subdivisions. Assessment of compliance of survey plans as part of the plan sealing process.
You will be working within a supportive and driven team whilst having the support of great line leaders.
About your new role:
As a Planner you will provide professional support in ensuring the development of the city is in accordance with current planning, environmental principles and guidelines to ensure that the general public developers, consultants, council personnel and Government agencies are fully advised of and comply with the requirements of the CorporatePlan, City Plan, relevant Acts and Council Policies.
You are responsible for contributing to a positive workplace culture.
The position works under the general direction of the Supervising Planning, with the supervision dependent on the occupant’s experience.
Please note – We have multiple Planner positions available ranging from Permanent Full time to Fixed term Full time.
Key deliverables of the position:
Create a positive workplace culture by encouraging constructive collaboration to achieve positive City outcomes.
Assess Material Change of Use (MCU) and Reconfiguring a Lot (ROL) development applications in accordance with relevant legislation and City Plan.
Prepare planning reports which demonstrate a comprehensive and logical assessment of development applications has been undertaken against the relevant legislation and the City Plan.
Provide a high level of customer service and ensure prompt responses to written and verbal requests.
Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Provide general advice about planning matters and be able to direct customers to the appropriate source.
We're looking for people who:
Hold a Bachelor Degree of Town Planning or equivalent knowledge.
Are passionate, enthusiastic and motivated to work in a dynamic environment.
Have developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and presentation skills.
Have the ability to research, analyse and investigate by seeking relevant facts, sourcing appropriate information and identifying workable solutions.
Are able to work independently and within a team environment and foster good relationships with other team members.
Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a planning environment.
Are able to deliver high quality service to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately.
Are proficient in technology and are able to adapt to new systems and processes.
How to apply:
For more information, view the position brief by
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 needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]
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 ******* testing.
Contact Person
Adam Morris or Branden Holt
Contact
[email protected] or [email protected]
Closing Date
Tuesday 3rd September 2026
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Planner position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Nerang offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
