Manager Environment and Planning

Manager Environment and Planning

Contract – 4 years, Salary Negotiable

Banana Shire Council has an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced professional to join the team who is motivated to drive high levels of customer service from the team whilst leading in the areas of Environment, Environmental Health, Compliance and Development.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in the field of Environmental Health Science or Urban and Regional Planning;
• Significant professional post graduate experience;
• Excellent ability to communicate using modes; and
• Demonstrated leadership capability

In addition to conditions that are the envy of the private sector, we offer flexible work arrangements, an unbeatable work/life balance and generous education and professional development support.

If you are interested in applying for this role, you must complete an application package and address the selection criteria which can be obtained from our website www.banana.qld.gov.au or call 07 4992 9500. 

About Banana Shire Council

Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, 120km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.  Major industries in the shire include coal mining, beef production, power generation, dryland cropping and irrigation cropping such as lucerne and cotton.

Direct flights to the Shire from Brisbane arrive at the Thangool Aerodrome.

Services

The Shire supports numerous industries and basic services.  Biloela has an excellent PCYC complex. Banana Shire provides a variety of recreation, employment, education and lifestyle options. Sport and recreation play a major role in the lifestyle of Banana Shire residents with over 470 community and sporting groups to choose from.

Tourism

The Shire has many natural attractions including gorges, rivers and National Parks such as the Glebe Weir and Expedition National Park, Lake Murphy, Kroombit Tops and Mt. Scoria Conservation Parks, and the Isla Gorge.

The Dawson River and Callide Dam provide opportunities for fishing and water sports. The Shire can also provide many adventures for the 4WD enthusiast.

Shire of Opportunity

Banana Shire is progressive with many opportunities in industry, business and tourism.

Applications close: Monday 16 December 2019.