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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Coastal Planning Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Senior Coastal Planning Officer you will have the opportunity to provide specialist technical input and coordination to support Council’s coastal infrastructure, canals and foreshore management programs. Within the Coastal Infrastructure Planning team you will be the technical specialist and key point of contact for statutory approvals, coastal planning, and coastal management matters to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes.

Example projects that the team are responsible for include:

Woody Point seawall renewal project - link

Queens Beach South seawall project - link

Newport Waterways canal maintenance dredging - link

 Position Description - Senior Coastal Planning Officer.pdf

About you

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in coastal zone planning and management, and a strong background in supporting coastal infrastructure and foreshore management projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to conduct field and site inspections, gather and analyse data to support project outcomes, and apply critical thinking and sound decision-making throughout the planning process.

This role requires demonstrated expertise in the preparation of applications for permits and approvals to undertake a range of coastal management activities and projects, including close liaison with state and local government agencies. The role inherently requires excellent communication skills, including report writing, to effectively engage with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will have a degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Planning or equivalent. You will have a current “C” Class Driver’s licence. 

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 city. 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 fortnight.
• 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, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is 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.