Noosa Council values the contribution of our people and is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to foster an inclusive environment that promotes health and wellbeing, work-life balance and meaningful career development.

Join our supportive and progressive organisation and be part of a team delivering on our vision - ‘Noosa Shire - different by nature’

Senior Strategic Planner Housing

Noosa Council values the contribution of our people and is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to foster an inclusive environment that promotes health and wellbeing, work-life balance and meaningful career development.

Join our supportive and progressive organisation and be part of a team delivering on our vision - ‘Noosa Shire - different by nature’

The Prospect

Help shape the future of housing in one of Australia’s most desirable regions. In this unique and influential role, you'll work with government, community housing providers, industry and landowners to deliver social and affordable housing outcomes across Noosa Shire. Through strategic planning, partnership development and innovative housing initiatives, you'll play a key role in addressing one of the community's most important challenges.

Vacancy Details

- Position Status - Full-Time
- Employment Type - Temporary 2 years to 31 Dec 2028
- Department - Strategy and Environment
- Branch - Strategy and Sustainability
- Classification - Qld LGIA (Stream A) - State 2017, Division 2, Section 1 - Administrative, Clerical, Technical, Professional, Community Service, Supervisory and Managerial Services
- Position Remuneration - LGOA Level 6
- $109,838 base annual salary
- $124,675 Total Remuneration Package which is based on a full-time employee and inclusive of 12% Employer superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Location - Council Administration Goodchap Street, Noosaville




- Advertised - Internally and Externally
- Closing Date - 11.59pm (AEST) Monday 23 November 2026

About You

You're a strategic and collaborative professional with experience in planning, housing, property development or project delivery. You excel at building partnerships, navigating complex stakeholder environments and developing practical solutions to challenging issues. With strong communication and project management skills, you're passionate about creating positive community outcomes and delivering meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and facilitate partnerships with housing providers, landowners, government agencies and industry to deliver social and affordable housing outcomes.
- Lead and contribute to strategic planning projects, housing policy development and planning scheme amendments.
- Identify funding opportunities, prepare grant applications and manage housing-related projects and initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice on housing, planning and development matters while engaging with the community and key stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

- Experience in strategic planning, housing, property development, project management or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across government, community and industry sectors.
- Strong understanding of development processes, development feasibility and housing delivery models.
- Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High-level stakeholder engagement, negotiation and community consultation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, grant applications, presentations and workshop facilitation.
- Proven experience managing complex projects and working with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and external partners.

Qualifications

- Relevant qualifications and demonstrated experience in town planning, project management, social or community housing, property development or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of experience in the planning or development profession.
- Current C Class driver licence.

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