Technical Officer - Development Assessment

Requisition Number: 795

Salary Range: $73,166.86 - $85,216.52 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about planning and development?

Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and providing high-quality technical advice?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer to join our Development Assessment team!

What You Will Do:

As a Technical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Development Assessment team through providing technical planning advice, assessing development applications, and preparing statutory planning documentation. You will collaborate closely with internal departments, government agencies, developers, and community members to deliver high-quality planning outcomes. From preparing Planning & Development Certificates to contributing to strategic initiatives, your work will help ensure that development across the region is responsible, compliant, and future-focused.

What We Are Looking For:

Minimum of a Diploma in Local Government (Planning) or related discipline; or demonstrated experience in Planning or a related discipline.

Relevant experience in Town Planning or experience in a field related to Town Planning or Local Government.

A working knowledge of Planning Schemes, Planning Act 2016 and associated Legislation or a demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft routine correspondence and prepare reports.

Effective communication and negotiation skills, and ability to maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This is your chance to play a meaningful role in shaping how the Cairns region grows while maintaining the natural beauty and unique character of the Far North.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council