Senior Infrastructure Planner

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Strathpine; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Salary packaging options

Study assistance (STARS)

Health insurance(Self)

On-site parking

Job summary

Join Moreton Bay Regional Council as a Senior Infrastructure Planner in Strathpine to shape growth and advise on infrastructure policy. You will lead strategic planning projects and collaborate with stakeholders across government and industry to deliver sustainable outcomes.

A focus on technical leadership and continuous improvement is essential. You will work in a hybrid environment with some work-from-home days, and the role offers a permanent full-time arrangement with a 9-day fortnight and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex planning or infrastructure projects from inception through to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, SEQ Regional Plan, planning schemes and policy frameworks.
• Proven project management and risk management capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with the ability to translate complex planning matters into clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic-level infrastructure planning projects and contribute to infrastructure policy.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders across Council, government and industry.
• Deliver sustainable outcomes through collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and support a culture of collaboration.

Skills

Infrastructure planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent

C Class Driver's Licence

Job description

The Details:

• Permanent Full Time| 9 day fortnight
• $111,788 pa + 12% super (level 6)
• 72.5hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Infrastructure Planner, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As the Senior Infrastructure Planner you will provide specialist infrastructure planning expertise to help guide the growth of City of Moreton Bay.

You’ll lead strategic-level infrastructure planning projects, contribute to the development of infrastructure policy and planning frameworks, and work closely with stakeholders across Council, government and industry to deliver sustainable outcomes for our communities.

You’ll also provide technical leadership and support a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

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About you

We are seeking anexperienced planning professional with a strong background in strategic land use and infrastructure planning. You will enjoy working on complex projects, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, and can confidently provide expert advice to a variety of stakeholders.

You will bring;

• demonstrated experience delivering complex planning or infrastructure projects from inception through to implementation.
• strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, SEQ Regional Plan, planning schemes, local laws and policy frameworks.
• proven project management and risk management capabilities.
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex planning matters into clear and concise advice.
• strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

Experience in infrastructure network planning, precinct planning or infrastructure policy and standards development will be highly regarded.

You will have a degree qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent in a related discipline and acurrent 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.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA- 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, 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.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at [e-mail].

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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 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.