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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.

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

• New Planning Scheme Team
• Growth Areas Team
• Regional Planning 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 liveability 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.

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you’ll be at the centre of some of Moreton Bay’s most exciting land use, policy and placemaking initiatives. You will lead moderate‑to‑complex projects, influence key planning directions, and provide trusted expert advice that drives meaningful change for our growing community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a technical expert, guiding team members and providing senior level planning advice.
• Lead and support moderate‑to‑complex strategic planning and placemaking projects, including managing project teams and external consultants.
• Provide expert advice on planning legislation, policy and strategic planning issues to internal stakeholders, community members and elected representatives.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of key planning scheme policies, infrastructure planning, major projects and placemaking initiatives.
• Represent Council through community consultation, stakeholder engagement, meetings and forums.
• Build strong, positive relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in strategic land use planning and/or development assessment.
• Proven ability to deliver moderate‑to‑complex planning projects, including research, policy analysis and project leadership.
• Solid understanding of relevant legislation including the Planning Act 2016, SEQ Regional Plan, planning schemes, local laws and related state/local frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing policy environments and deliver outcomes in uncertain or evolving contexts.
• Experience preparing and reviewing strategic planning documents, reports and policy options.
• Understanding of placemaking principles and contemporary urban planning trends.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex planning concepts clearly.
• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent).

 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 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 (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• 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, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture 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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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to 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.