Senior Parks & Open Space Infrastructure Planner

Logan City Council; Logan City; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from Level 6.1 (108,354.51 AUD)

Accrue Additional Leave

Work-Life Balance – 9-day fortnight

Flexible Work

Health & Wellness

Salary Packaging

Professional Growth

Supportive Environment

Engage with community

Job summary

Logan City Council is seeking two Senior Parks Infrastructure Planners to lead the planning and optimisation of parks and open space infrastructure. The roles focus on aligning with LGIP, planning schemes and growth management, while mentoring team members and engaging with stakeholders.

These full-time positions bring strategic advisory responsibilities, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments to deliver sustainable park networks that support our growing community.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic infrastructure planning and open space planning.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and regulatory requirements, preferably within Queensland.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and infrastructure documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation for evidence-based decisions.
• Experience using GIS and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of parks and open space strategies and policies.
• Provide specialist advice on long-term infrastructure planning and growth management.
• Coordinate LGIP inputs into LGIP and Planning Scheme.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for parks infrastructure planning.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logan City Council is seeking two Senior Parks Infrastructure Planners to lead the planning and optimisation of parks and open space infrastructure. The roles focus on aligning with LGIP, planning schemes and growth management, while mentoring team members and engaging with stakeholders.

These full-time positions bring strategic advisory responsibilities, data-driven decision making, and collaboration across departments to deliver sustainable park networks that support our growing community.