The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Strategic Planner and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow. This is an exciting opportunity to plan for people at a localised level. 

We have 3 positions available across the Strategic Planning and Place Making Department.

• Neighbourhood and Precinct Planning Team
• Growth Areas Team
• Planning Scheme Team

The Strategic Planning and Place Making Department takes a strategic approach to long term planning and policy development to shape the growth, urban form, accessibility, and livability of our region whilst managing natural hazards and protecting and conserving our natural resources, environment, and heritage. The department’s plans, programs, and initiatives are structured to meet the requirements of the Southeast Queensland Regional Plan and related State legislation, in addition to supporting local demands and needs.

You will

• support the delivery of strategic planning projects - involving research and analysis, key stakeholder engagement, and preparing reports and documents
• provide technical input into the development and implementation of key policy relating to the planning scheme, infrastructure planning, significant major projects and key placemaking activities
• provide input into the review and updating of key policy relating to the planning scheme, including assisting with the plan making process and associated community consultation activities; and  
• provide routine technical advice relating to strategic land use planning matters in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements

About you

This role will suit motivated planners with a range of experience that is looking for a rewarding career opportunity with City of Moreton Bay Council.

We are seeking a planner who is a team player, and keen to apply and expand their knowledge and experience in strategic land use planning, within a positive and collaborative environment focused on achieving quality outcomes for our communities. You will have good time management skills that support operating in a fast-paced work environment. When providing technical advice, your excellent communication skills help you meaningfully engage about planning concepts.

Additionally, you will have

• knowledge and experience in planning and urban design processes, relevant state and local government legislation and statutory plans, including the Planning Act 2016 State Planning Policy 2017, ShapingSEQ - the SEQ Regional Plan, and local government planning schemes
• well-developed research and analytical skills and the ability to prepare technical reports and documentation
• hold a Degree in Urban and Regional planning, or equivalent

Position Description

 Position Description_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, 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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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

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.