A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

As a newly created position within the structure, the Development Services team are seeking a Development Services Support Team Leader to provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the Development Services Support (DSS) Team. DSS provide specialised administrative support to the Development Planning and Building Certification Teams.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time, 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $87,392 - $102,814 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list on the position description here.

Coordinate and manage daily work tasks of the DSS Team

Prepare, review and amend DC policies, management directives, systems views, business plans and procedures to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of services

To establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

Relevant qualifications in local government, business management, business administration or a related discipline or equivalent combination of contemporary experience in this field

Demonstrated experience in leadership including the ability to plan, motivate and supervise a team

Proven ability to monitor and review team budgets

This is life at PSC!

Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years

Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it

Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.

PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements

Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 19 October 2025

Contact: Ryan Falkenmire, Development Services Section Manager on 0428 623 300

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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