Manager Built Environment (Logan City)

Salary: From $138,056.43
- $148,350.11/ year (pending experience) + Superannuation + Vehicle Allowance Duration: Permanent full-time Ready to lead where it truly matters? We’re seeking a strategic people leader to head Land Use and Building Investigation Services, inspiring teams to build safer, compliant, and vibrant communities. In this role, you’ll deliver solid regulatory outcomes to enhance safety and compliance, while leading a team across planning, building, and pool safety. Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll drive people, performance, and purpose while fostering a proactive, community-focused team environment and make a real impact every day! Position Responsibilities Include:
- Strategic Leadership, shaping and delivering program objectives aligned with organisational priorities.
- People Leadership, developing and coaching a high-performing team.
- Stakeholder Engagement, building strong relationships and representing the organisation across industry, government, and community forums.
- Technical & Operational Oversight. leading investigation services across land use, planning, and building compliance.
- Communication, translatingcomplex information for diverse audiences and producing high-level reports and briefings. Key Indicators for success: You are an experienced leader with robust technical expertise in local government investigations, planning, or building compliance. You bring:
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including Planning Act 2016, Building Act 1975, and Local Government Act 2009.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a regulatory or technical environment.
- Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage complex issues and influence outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in investigations, enforcement, business management, or a related discipline are desirable.
- Successful completion of background checks, including a financial check.
- Compliance with vaccination requirements (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus). Why choose Logan City Council? We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community. Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including: Work-Life Balance
- Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year! Flexible Work
- We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, subject to operational requirements. Health & Wellness
- Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount. Professional Growth – Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities. Supportive Environment – Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing. Convenience – Enjoy free onsite parking every day. Engage – Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues. Who we are and the community we serve The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart. Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan. Interested? Please press the “Apply” button and follow the prompts by closing date of 17th June 2026 at 5pm. For more information email the hiring manager, General Manager Health, Workplace and Sustainability (Acting) Trevor Kanapi via email
- All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format & submitted online.
- Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
- Applications may be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration.
- If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact
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