The details:

The Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning Department sits within the Planning Directorate, part of the City Futures Group, and takes a lead role in developing the strategic environment, natural hazards and sustainability policies, projects and plans to deliver healthy environments and sustainable outcomes. Its functions are implemented across three branches including Sustainability Planning, Natural Hazards Planning and Biodiversity Planning.

Are you ready to lead a passionate team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges of our time? The City of Moreton Bay is seeking a dynamic and experienced Coordinator Sustainability Planning to guide our journey toward a more sustainable future.

As a key member of our Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning Department, you will lead a team of specialists in sustainability, climate change, energy, and carbon planning. You will be responsible for the delivery of impactful strategies, plans, programs and initiatives that support Council’s net zero target and elevate sustainability across our organisation and community.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of city-wide sustainability and climate change mitigation plans, programs and initiatives including driving the path to net zero for our operations.
• Manage a high-performing team of planners and scientists to deliver strategic and technical advice on sustainability and climate matters.
• Drive integration of sustainability principles across Council departments and operations.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders, from internal delivery partners to community groups and government agencies.
• Champion Council’s sustainability core value through bold leadership, advocacy, and innovation.
• Represent Council at industry, community, and intergovernmental forums.

About you

You’re a values-driven leader with a sharp strategic mind and a passion for sustainability. Confident and collaborative, you bring people together to deliver impactful outcomes. You communicate with clarity, guide your team with purpose, and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments. With a strong grasp of sustainability and climate change responses, policy, and government contexts, you know how to turn big ideas into results that matter. You will also have:

• Proven leadership in sustainability, environmental planning, climate change, or strategic policy development.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, politically nuanced environments.
• Deep understanding of legislative frameworks and sustainability policy at all levels of government.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A flair for navigating complex projects with competing priorities and rapidly shifting circumstances.
• Hold a degree qualification relevant to the role (e.g., Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Sustainability) and a Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence

 Position Description_Coordinator Sustainability Planning.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, 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.