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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Strategic Planner and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this role you will provide senior planning expertise to lead and support the delivery of moderate-to-complex strategic planning and place making projects and services to meet the needs of the communities within the City of Moreton Bay.

You will:

• Provide senior technical input into the development and implementation of key policy for the planning scheme
• provide expert advice in strategic land use planning matters in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements
• represent Council at a range of customer meetings, community consultations, and business forums
• partner and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project delivery
• support the development of team capability to drive a high performance, continuous improvement and customer focussed culture

About You

You will have considerable knowledge and experience in strategic land use planning and development assessment practices which have seen the successful delivery of moderate to complex strategic land use planning projects at a localised level, and hold a Degree in Urban and Regional planning, or equivalent.

You are a strategic thinker that can provide technical expertise and guidance with excellent communication skills that can engage and communicate confidently, complex planning concepts and matters with members of the community and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of planning processes, relevant state and local government legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, SEQ Regional Plan, Council planning schemes, local laws and policies
• considerable experience in the delivery of moderate-to-complex strategic land use planning projects, leading and guiding project-based teams and conducting evidence-based research to inform policy options and directions, and planning scheme amendments
• demonstrated experience in project management and associated risk management practices

Position Description

 Position Description_Senior Strategic Planner.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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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.