INTERNAL ONLY - DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

Apply Job no: 681028 Category: Engineering and Technical, Technical Work on high-impact projects shaping Brisbane's future developments Drive innovation in waste management and sustainability for a growing city Influence development outcomes by providing expert advice to developers and stakeholders Personnel Area: Environment, Parks and Sustainability Branch: Waste and Resource Recovery Services Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 - $111,969 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Work type: Temporary Full-time Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed) Number of positions: 2 Location: Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre Our Business Environment, Parks and Sustainability unites teams dedicated to managing our natural environment, enhancing sustainability, engaging with the community to build city and community resilience, and providing essential bin collection services that reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Our Branch Waste and Resource Recovery Services (WaRRS) delivers essential waste management, resource recovery and litter prevention services across Brisbane, supporting reliable bin collection while reducing landfill. The branch manages key service contracts, installs and maintains public place infrastructure, and leads education and community initiatives to promote recycling, minimise waste and keep the city clean and sustainable. The Role Are you a skilled researcher, love problem solving and have experience interpreting legislation? If so, we are seeking a technically adept Development and Infrastructure Specialist to join our high paced team. Reporting to the Development and Infrastructure Team Leader, you will be tasked with ensuring Development Applications (DA) align with assessment benchmarks under City Plan 2014. You will effectively assess plans and supporting documents submitted as part of the development applications process for residential and non-residential proposals and provide guidance to developers and Council officers to ensure plans will provide effective refuse and recycling storage and removal requirements for Brisbane, now and into the future. To be successful you will have: demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural plans, survey drawings, traffic reports and site evaluations associated with development proposals sound understanding and practical application of relevant legislation, council policies and waste management practices strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide advice and influence stakeholders proven experience in solving problems and identifying and implementing improvement initiatives ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002. People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI Related documents PP20 1428 Building Inspector - Development and Infrastructure Specialist - Band 5 Published on 11 Jun 2026, 5:52 AM