Advertising Device Assessment Officer

Advertising Device Assessment Officer

About the team

Join our team and play a pivotal role in enhancing our City by ensuring advertising devices uphold safety and standards. Our team is all about embracing challenges with enthusiasm, finding innovative solutions, and celebrating our successes together.  

If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a collaborative setting, and are eager to be part of a team that values excellence, then we want to hear from you. Join us to shape the future and make a direct impact on improving our city! 

About your new role

We are looking for the next Advertising Devices Assessment Officer to deliver high-quality assessment and guidance services to support business advertising requirements while ensuring compliance with local laws and safety standards. The role involves fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enhance signage effectiveness and uphold the City's amenity and safety standards. 

We're looking for people who have:

You are an individual who is passionate about health and safety, demonstrating a commitment to promoting a positive work environment and adhering to safe practices. You are someone with strong interpersonal skills, consistently exhibiting professionalism and respect while fostering a culture of excellence and addressing issues constructively. Additionally, a deep sense of responsibility towards the community and a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes within set timelines are essential. 

Additionally, to succeed in this role you will also have: 

• Demonstrated investigative, and evidence gathering skills 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Able to source relevant information relating to Council local laws, State Government legislation, City Plan, relevant Australian Standards, policies and guidelines 
• Knowledge of Council’s licensing and CRM modules of Pathway (LGP) would be advantageous 

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.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible governmentorganisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-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 / Low cost on-site gym membership
• 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.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. 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 recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

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 alcohol testing.

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.