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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Planner – Development Services and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

We are looking for passionate and capable Town Planners, whether you're a recent graduate ready to launch your career or a skilled professional seeking your next challenge to join our dynamic team.

As a Planner in our Development Services team, you’ll provide technical advice and assess low-complexity development applications. Your work will help ensure that land use and development align with community needs and planning legislation.

In addition, you will:

• Assess low-complexity development applications in line with planning legislation and policy.
• Provide technical advice on land use and development matters.
• Conduct site inspections and investigations to support planning assessments.
• Assist in negotiating infrastructure agreements and levying infrastructure charges.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior review.
• Engage with stakeholders to deliver high-quality service outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive, customer-focused team culture.

We are looking for planning professionals who are passionate about shaping communities and delivering thoughtful, sustainable development outcomes. Whether you're building on existing experience or stepping into a new challenge, you bring a strong foundation in planning principles and a commitment to quality service.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Degree in Town Planning or equivalent experience in a Development Planning role
• General understanding of planning legislation, urban design, and infrastructure planning
• Research and analytical skills to assess development applications and prepare well-reasoned recommendations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team
• A current C class Driver’s Licence
• A valid Construction Induction Card (obtained within the last 2 years) or a commitment to obtain one prior to starting

Graduates will have the opportunity to:

• Apply your academic knowledge to real world planning challenges
• Receive guidance and mentorship from senior planners and coordinators, helping you build confidence and technical expertise
• Contribute to projects that enhance the liveability, sustainability, and growth of the Moreton Bay area

 Position Description_Planner - Development Services.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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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.