Technical Officer
Requisition Number: 1396
Salary Range: $79,898.21 - $94,452.29 pro rata per annum
Position Type: Full-Time Maximum Term until 24 December 2027
Location: Council Chambers, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 22 November 2026 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:
Some experience in a similar role or an administrative, support or office-role – ideally within the building, construction, planning or local government environment (we value your skills, not necessarily formal qualifications).
An interest in the development sector – you don’t have to be an expert, but you should be eager to learn about planning related processes.
Effective communication and negotiation skills, and ability to maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Comfortable working in a team, supporting across different functions, and able to organise tasks, meet deadlines and manage documentation.
Motivated to develop, learn new technical knowledge (planning schemes, legislation, processes) – we’ll provide on the job training and mentoring so you can build the sector-specific skills you don’t yet have.
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