Senior Strategic Planner: Lead Sustainable Growth & Policy (Hybrid)

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 147,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Flexible working including a 9-dayfort

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an experienced Principal Strategic Planner to lead integrated land use policy and strategic planning initiatives for the region. You will collaborate with internal teams, community members and government agencies to deliver innovative, sustainable growth outcomes that align with the Council's vision.

You will guide structure plans, amendments and growth area strategies, provide expert advice, mentor junior planners, and manage projects, budgets and timelines

Qualifications

• Degree qualification enabling membership or eligibility for Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
• Extensive experience delivering complex strategic land use planning projects.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland planning legislation, State Planning Policy and SEQ Regional Plan.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or amending planning schemes and related instruments.
• Exceptional research, analytical, report writing and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership including mentoring and developing team members.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong project management with ability to manage priorities and deliver outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic land use planning projects and policy initiatives.
• Manage planning scheme amendments and statutory planning processes.
• Develop structure plans, master plans and growth area strategies.
• Provide expert strategic planning advice to Council and stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder and community engagement activities.
• Mentor and support planners within the team.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and Council presentations.
• Manage consultants, project budgets and delivery timeframes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Planning degree (PIA eligible)

Tools

Planning instruments

Job description

The Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an experienced Principal Strategic Planner to lead integrated land use policy and strategic planning initiatives for the region. You will collaborate with internal teams, community members and government agencies to deliver innovative, sustainable growth outcomes that align with the Council's vision.

You will guide structure plans, amendments and growth area strategies, provide expert advice, mentor junior planners, and manage projects, budgets and timelines