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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Principal Planner - Sustainability and help shape and enhance our environment and communities for today and tomorrow.

The Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning Department sits within the Planning Directorate and takes a lead role in developing the strategic environmental and sustainability policies and programs to deliver this outcome. The Sustainability Planning branch is responsible for developing policies, plans and strategies and undertaking projects and initiatives to address key policy areas such as climate mitigation, energy and carbon management, sustainability and environmental management.

About the Opportunity

As our Principal Planner - Sustainability you will provide expert advice in environmental and sustainability policy and planning matters in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements.

Our current focus is coordinating implementation of our Environment and Sustainability Strategy 2042 and helping City of Moreton Bay to respond to climate change by quantifying emissions produced, identifying and analysing opportunities and working across Council to reduce emissions in line with our corporate target of net zero by 2039.

You will lead the delivery of highly complex environmental and sustainability policy and planning projects and specialist project teams (including external consultants) to achieve strategic and business outcomes. You will build high level relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders and facilitate project-based community consultation including representing Council at a range of forums.

As a Principal you will be a mentor within the team and a key technical expert in relation to the development, integration and implementation of key strategies and policy relating to sustainability, climate change, carbon emissions reduction and other major planning initiatives.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate team player and technical expert with substantial experience in project management and across the key functions of environmental planning, sustainability, climate change and/or strategic planning.

You will have

• high level experience in providing advice and recommendations on strategy and policy related to sustainability, climate change, carbon emissions reduction and other significant planning matters
• high level experience in applying relevant federal, state and local government legislation and environmental and sustainability planning principles and practices 
• excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex environmental planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner (both verbally and in written form) and negotiate practicable and sustainable outcomes 
• well-practiced skills and techniques with respect to stakeholder consultation and engagement associated with the delivery of highly complex environmental and sustainability projects 
• the ability to apply advanced project management skills to deliver high performance outcomes in time critical environments with competing stakeholders interests 
• the ability to lead project teams in response to changes in direction in uncertain or emergent circumstances and in a rapidly changing policy environment 
• knowledge and experience working within a government and political context, is highly desirable.

You will hold the degree qualification necessary to fulfil the position requirements. 

Position Description

 Position Description_Principal Planner -Sustainability.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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