We offer real work life balance and advantages that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop. You'll also get access to Flare Benefits, with retail discounts and novated leasing options, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.

Shape the city Launceston is becoming

Launceston is growing and changing. The decisions made today about its streets, precincts and neighbourhoods will influence how the city looks, feels and functions for decades to come.

As our Strategic Urban Designer, you’ll join a growing, award-winning Strategic Land Use and Infrastructure Planning team with a key role in shaping that future. You’ll translate big-picture planning into practical design outcomes, leading urban design strategies, frameworks and master plans, advising on major developments and growth areas, and helping ensure housing, infrastructure and public space come together to create well-designed, connected places.

This is visible, high-impact work, with the opportunity to influence Launceston at every scale from strategic policy and growth planning to individual precincts and development proposals. It’s the kind of role where you can point to a street, neighbourhood, precinct or policy and say, “I helped shape that.”

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Provide expert urban design advice on strategic planning projects, growth areas, major developments and infrastructure initiatives

- Prepare and implement urban design strategies,



frameworks, precinct plans, master plans and design guidelines that shape the city's growth

- Apply urban design principles to support quality infill development, urban renewal and housing diversity

- Work with Council teams, government agencies, consultants and community stakeholders to embed design excellence across planning and development

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- Demonstrated experience leading complex urban design and strategic planning projects, from concept through to policy and implementation

- High level expertise in built form analysis, urban design frameworks, structure and master planning, and design guidance

- A degree in urban design, architecture or urban and regional planning, and a current Class C drivers licence

- Highly developed communication and visual presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex design and planning concepts clearly to decision makers, professionals and the community

- Political awareness and the ability to navigate organisational, community and political considerations affecting Council decisions

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice.



Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Fintan Langan-Clarke, Team Leader Strategic Land Use and Infrastructure Planning on (03) •••• •643, or [email protected]

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.

You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications Closing Tuesday, 15 September 2026

📌 Strategic Urban Designer (Launceston)
🏢 City Of Launceston
📍 Launceston