Technical Officer Planning

City of Moreton Bay; Caboolture; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

9-day fortnight with hybrid days

STARS training and study support

Salary packaging options

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport program

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a motivated Technical Officer - Planning to join the Development Services team in Caboolture. This hybrid role offers a pathway for those starting their planning career or transitioning from related fields, with exposure to development assessment processes and valuable hands-on experience in local government.

You will support planning activities, work with senior planners, and help deliver quality outcomes for our growing community while enjoying a flexible work

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence working with systems, processes and legislation-based frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and assessment of development applications.
• Review applications to ensure all required information is provided.
• Calculate and process development application fees.
• Coordinate referrals and apply relevant assessment requirements.
• Support infrastructure charging and cost recovery processes.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive, customer-focused team culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Systems & processes

Team collaboration

Job description

10h ago , from Moreton Bay Regional Council

• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture, local parking available and short walking distance to train station

Are you interested in how communities grow and develop? Do you enjoy working with regulations, solving problems, and contributing to projects that shape the places where people live, work and play?

City of Moreton Bay is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Officer - Planning to join our Development Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career, studying planning, looking to transition into the planning industry, or seeking hands‑on experience in a local government environment.

Working alongside experienced planners and development professionals, you'll gain valuable exposure to development assessment processes and play an important role in supporting the delivery of quality outcomes for our growing community.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you'll support the planning and development assessment process by:

• Assisting with the administration and assessment of development applications
• Reviewing applications to ensure all required information has been provided
• Calculating and processing development application fees
• Coordinating referrals and applying relevant assessment requirements
• Supporting infrastructure charging and cost recovery processes
• Preparing correspondence, reports, and technical documentation
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contributing to a positive, customer-focused team culture

About You

We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly organised, and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. You may be early in your career, currently studying, or have experience in town planning, administration, customer service, property, development, or a related field.

Most importantly, you'll bring:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confidence working with systems, processes, and legislation‑based frameworks
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude

What We’re Looking For

• An interest in planning, development, property, local government, or community development
• Experience in administration, customer service, project support, compliance, or a similar field will be highly regarded
• An understanding of Development Applications, the Planning Act, DA Rules, referral triggers and key legislation
• Awareness of the State Planning Policy, SEQ Regional Plan and relevant planning schemes
• Ability to interpret and apply processes, policies, and procedures
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Current C Class Driver's Licence and White Card (or willingness to obtain)

Position Description_Technical Officer Planning.pdf

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 (72.5‑hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work‑from‑home days.
• 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
• Our Caboolture 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 *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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.