Fraser Coast Regional Council – Brisbane QLD
Senior Strategic Planner
Strategy & Sustainability
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
IFA 6 to IFA 7
- $119,126 to $130,091 per annum + super
+ $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
+ 5 days additional recreational leave
+ 10-day fortnight
OR
Stream A Level 6 to Level 7
- $104,018 to $114,225 per annum + super
+ $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
+ 17.5% leave loading
+ 9-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
As a Senior Strategic Planner, you'll help shape one of Queensland's most desirable coastal regions—where your work has real impact and your daily life comes without big‐city traffic, long commutes or urban stress.
We also have a second position to cover maternity leave, to 23 June ****.
What your day will look like:
You will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of regional strategic land use planning and sustainability policies, strategies, and procedures.
Lead strategic land‐use planning projects and provide accurate, timely and professional planning advice.
Apply legislation, policies and the Planning Scheme to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary planning guidance.
Analyse and manage complex data to inform strategic policy and support evidence‐based decisions.
Assess development applications and pre‐lodgement enquiries in line with statutory requirements and Council policy.




Develop and maintain land‐use planning policies, research and reports, and deliver stakeholder engagement, consultation and project management activities.
What you'll need for success:
Degree (AQF Level 7 or above) in town planning or related field.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and drafting land use planning policies, strategies and frameworks.
Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and complex technical information relevant to land use planning.
Demonstrated capability to lead and deliver complex projects, including management of consultants, competing priorities and high-profile deliverables.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, consult, influence, negotiate and present to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a leadership capacity, providing guidance, mentoring and capability development to less experienced staff while contributing to a high-performing team environment.
What's nice to have:
Extensive knowledge of Queensland state legislation applicable to the position
Membership or eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia
GIS experience




We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Advantages of Working with Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.
What we Offer:
Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
Applications close 11pm on Thursday 30 July ****, close date is subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Lauren Payler - Manager Strategic Land Use Planning - ******.
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📌 Senior Strategic Planner - Hervey Bay (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland