Senior Strategic Planner

• Full-Time Fixed Term until October 2027/ 9-Day Fortnight / 36 Hours
• Salary: $101,616 to $108,140 plus Superannuation
• Position Brief - Senior Strategic Planner
  
  

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Strategic Planners to join our Regional Planning and Local Planning Projects teams and play a key role in delivering planning initiatives that will help shape the Gold Coast for generations to come.

This is your opportunity to work on a diverse range of city-shaping projects in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the future growth, sustainability and liveability of our city.

About The Team

Based within the Planning, Regulation and Service Gold Coast Department, the City Planning Branch is responsible for long-term planning and policy development to manage the growth of our city while also protecting and conserving our natural environment and heritage.

Within this branch, the Strategic Urban and Regional Planning unit leads the development and review of land use and urban design policy critical to the city’s sustainable future. This includes localise or delivering regional planning advice and preparing key planning assumptions, such as population and dwelling forecasts.

The Regional Planning and Local Planning Projects teams, are small and agile groups within this unit, is known for its commitment to flexible work practices and delivering impactful strategic planning outcomes. We work on major city-shaping initiatives from land use strategies and implementation plans to statutory instruments, collaborating with internal teams and external partners (including other levels of government) to get results.

About Your New Role

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will contribute to regional planning projects and policy development that support the City's strategic vision and long-term growth objectives. The role offers you an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment on a broad range of deliverables, which will ensure your days are varied and interesting.

You Will Work With Other Policy Advisors Across The Organisation To Provide High-quality Specialist Advice To Internal And External Stakeholders. You Will Also Collaborate And Consult Across The Organisation And With State Government Agencies, Industry And Community Groups And The Broader Community. As An Experienced Planning Specialist, You Will

• develop and implement major strategic land use planning projects, applying both technical and project management skills
• plan and facilitate community and stakeholder engagement activities
• undertake research and analysis to inform land use policy and respond to State, regional and localised planning initiatives.
• support the implementation, monitoring and review of long-term planning strategies, including the Local Growth Management Strategy.
  
  

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating across teams, values flexibility and is driven to make a difference through strategic planning.

About You

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys tackling complex planning challenges and working collaboratively to deliver meaningful outcomes for the community.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Possess

• A Bachelor Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in town planning, urban planning or a related field.
• Strong technical planning skills and the ability to apply planning legislation, policy and strategy in a practical environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including preparing high-quality reports and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to policy development and strategic planning projects.
• Proven ability to apply project management principles to successfully deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• The ability to think critically and develop innovative, evidence-based solutions.
• A positive mindset and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
  
  

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations 
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
  
  

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How To Apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Jackson Pfister

Contact Email: jpfister@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 11:59pm AEDT  

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.