Coordinator Infrastructure Planning and Strategy

City of Moreton Bay; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 176,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

5 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Close to public transport

Health & wellbeing programs

Study scheme (STARS)

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay seeks a strategic leader to coordinate infrastructure planning and strategy for one of Australia’s fastest‑growing cities. You will guide a specialist team, shaping long‑term growth, investment decisions and policy outcomes across local networks.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage compliance and drive high‑quality results within legislative requirements. A tertiary qualification in urban planning or civil engineering is expected, along with a current driver’s

Qualifications

• Strategic planning and policy development experience in infrastructure.
• Ability to lead complex priorities and deliver high‑quality long‑term planning outcomes.
• Strong understanding of service levels, asset strategies and investment principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team delivering infrastructure network planning programs and policy outcomes.
• Coordinate priorities and ensure compliant, timely project delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and manage risk across long-term infrastructure strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Infrastructure planning

Policy development

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban planning or civil engineering

Job description

Coordinator Infrastructure Planning and Strategy

• TRP $207,505 pa (inclusive of 12% super and leave loading)
  
• 76 hour fortnight
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Coordinator Infrastructure Planning and Strategy and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As the Coordinator – Infrastructure Planning and Strategy, you will lead a specialist team delivering infrastructure network planning programs and policy outcomes that support sustainable growth across the City of Moreton Bay. You will coordinate priorities, drive high-quality outcomes within legislative requirements, and ensure critical projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

You will play a leading role in shaping the infrastructure that will support one of Australia's fastest-growing cities for generations to come. You'll drive long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions that influence how communities live, connect and thrive. Supporting statutory and precinct planning programs and major growth initiatives, you'll help create a lasting legacy for the future of Moreton Bay.

Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice, manage compliance and risk, and contribute to long-term initiatives that shape future infrastructure investment and land development outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to lead the development of future-focused infrastructure network strategies, policies and investment frameworks that guide the city's long-term growth and sustainability.

Key deliverables will include city-wide, long-term infrastructure network planning and infrastructure policy development for all local government networks.

Position Description - Coordinator - Infrastructure Planning & Strategy.pdf

About you

We are seeking astrategic thinker with strong leadership capability and coordination skills, capable of managing complex priorities while delivering high-quality long-term infrastructure planning and policy outcomes.

You will bring;

• experience in leading and developing infrastructure network planning, strategy or policy within a complex organisation, with the ability to develop strategic plans, assess investment priorities and provide informed advice on key infrastructure decisions.
• strong understanding of levels-of-service frameworks, investment principles, asset strategies and capital portfolio delivery.
• excellent organisational skills, you can manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• ability to successfully manage competing priorities, complex projects and statutory deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Having experience in statutory infrastructure planning, precinct planning or local government infrastructure planning frameworks will be highly regarded.

You will have a Tertiary qualification in urban planning, civil engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent demonstrated experience) and hold 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.

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 some days work from home
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• 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 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.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

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.

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.