Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services

Branch: City Strategy and Policy

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 AUD per annum + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government and one of the nation's most diverse and dynamic organisations Guided by Brisbane Vision 2031, Council is focused on delivering innovative, high performing services that provide exceptional value for residents, businesses and visitors while shaping Brisbane as Australia's lifestyle capital.

The City Planning and Economic Development Services Group manage development applications, provide planning and development advices, develops strategic planning policy and economic strategies. Our work supports sustainable growth, helps shape Brisbane's future and ensures the city continues to be a great place to live, work and visit.

Our Branch The City Strategy and Policy Branch is Council’s centre of excellence for strategy, policy and local law development. We shape Brisbane’s future by leading the development of city-wide strategies, policies and local laws, and providing the research, analytics and insights that inform Council’s priorities and decision-making.

Through collaboration, expertise and a focus on long-term outcomes, we develop the frameworks that guide evidence-based decisions, strengthening strategic and policy capability across the organisation, and help deliver a thriving, prosperous and sustainable city for our community The Role

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

As the Branch Management Coordinator, you will provide high-level coordination, advice and support across a broad range of strategic, business and operational matters. You will work closely with branch leadership teams, executive offices and stakeholders to ensure priorities are delivered effectively and key issues are managed proactively.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational awareness,



and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic priorities, build relationships across Council and provide trusted advice in a dynamic and high-profile environment.

To be successful you will have:

- experience providing professional advice, coordination and support to senior leaders across strategic, business or operational functions
- exceptional organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
- strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex issues and develop practical recommendations
- excellent written communication skills with experience preparing reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence for executive audiences
- highly developed interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- a cooperative approach and commitment to fostering inclusive and positive working relationships
- a track record of demonstrating leadership behaviours that support performance excellence and a values-based culture
- demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture.

Benefits of working for Council include:

- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application.



Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

- Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. For more information: Please contact Dim Amarandos via [email protected].

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel protected. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first.

Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.

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