SENIOR URBAN PLANNER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability

Branch: City Planning and Design

Section: Strategic Planning

Salary Range: Band 6 AUD $108,005.00 to $119,507.00 per annum plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Multiple positions - temporary (up to 3 years) 

The Role

We have fantastic opportunities in Council’s Urban Renewal Brisbane and Neighbourhood Planning teams for new team members to deliver new projects under Brisbane’s Inner City Strategy and the new Suburban Renewal Program. These roles focus on preparing integrated precinct plans with key tasks including strategic land use planning, researching and drafting new planning policies, developing built form and urban design controls and undertaking community consultation. Taking a one Council approach to consulting with technical experts/stakeholders and providing advice on legislative requirements (Planning Act 2016) and Brisbane City Plan 2014 will also be part of the roles.

The Senior Urban Planner is responsible for managing and coordinating complex planning projects, playing a strong leadership role in the teams and communicating technical information to a wide range of audiences.

What can this role offer you?

There has never been a more exciting time to be a planner in Brisbane. The city is experiencing rapid population growth and planning for new homes, jobs and mixed use communities is critical for the future of our city. Integration of land use and infrastructure is key to our capital city economic success. As part of our Strategic Planning section you will play a key role in driving transformation through working on a range of inner city and suburban renewal precinct plans as well as implementation of key strategies.

Our Business and Branch

City Planning and Design develops strategic planning policy, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane’s growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031.

To be successful you will have:

• sound knowledge of one or more of the following areas gained through practical experience: strategic planning, precinct planning, urban renewal, urban design, policy development, mapping and community engagement
• the ability to apply conceptual and analytical skills to strategic planning issues
• proven policy drafting skills and ability to organise, prioritise tasks, complete work on time and to standard, and provide progress reports when required
• well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide technical information to a range of customers and stakeholders
• knowledge and experience in statutory planning, understanding of and the ability to interpret relevant legislation
• conduct research and undertake data analysis and planning as part of project 
• desirable: tertiary qualification in Town Planning or equivalent
• desirable: Adobe suite and spatial mapping skills.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Dim Amarandos (Talent Partner) on 07 3178 5894 or email dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 6th April 2025 at 11:55PM AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.