Strategic Planner - Livingstone Shire Council - Based in Yeppoon, Queensland

Livingstone Shire Region

Livingstone Shire is a vibrant coastal region in Central Queensland, known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong communities and outstanding natural environment. Centred around Yeppoon and extending across the Capricorn Coast, the region brings together beautiful beaches, national parks, rural landscapes and growing townships, all within easy reach of Rockhampton.

The Shire continues to attract residents, businesses and investment, creating exciting opportunities for well-planned growth and long-term development. With a strong focus on liveability, sustainability and preserving the character that makes the region unique, Livingstone offers the best of coastal living alongside genuine economic and community opportunity. It is a region with momentum, ambition and an enviable lifestyle.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on strategic planning role for an experienced professional who wants to influence how Livingstone Shire grows and evolves. Reporting to the Principal Strategic Planner, you will lead and support major planning initiatives across land use, housing, infrastructure and environmental resilience, while providing high-level advice, engaging with stakeholders and using planning data and digital tools to guide sound decisions. The role offers the opportunity to shape practical, forward-looking outcomes that support sustainable growth, strong communities and the long-term future of the region.

- Salary range: $105,594 - $112,584
- 12.5% employer superannuation
- Permanent full-time position
- 72.5-hours per fortnight
- Fortnightly RDO
- Ability to bank RDOs
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging options
- Relocation assistance available
- Flexible work arrangements and compressed work week can be discussed
- Opportunity to play an significant role in shaping the future growth and development of Livingstone Shire

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and progress strategic planning frameworks,



policies and initiatives that guide future land use, growth and development across the region.
- Deliver informed and practical planning guidance to Council officers, senior leaders, elected representatives and external stakeholders.
- Drive complex strategic projects across areas such as residential growth, infrastructure coordination, environmental adaptation and local area planning.
- Design and facilitate meaningful consultation processes that encourage participation from communities, agencies, industry and other interested parties.
- Produce clear, well-researched briefing papers, Council reports and presentations to support informed decisions on planning and development matters.
- Analyse demographic information, development patterns, legislative reform and emerging planning challenges to inform future policy direction.
- Apply spatial technologies and online planning systems to investigate land use issues, interpret data and strengthen planning recommendations.
- Build productive working partnerships across Council and with State agencies, developers, consultants, industry bodies and community organisations.
- Promote coordinated planning outcomes by considering the relationship between future development, infrastructure provision, environmental values, economic activity and community needs.

Qualifications and Experience

- A recognised degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning or another relevant discipline.
- Strong professional experience across strategic or statutory planning, with demonstrated involvement in complex projects, policy preparation and the application of planning requirements.
- Proven capability to deliver planning projects requiring research, spatial investigation, consultation and consideration of wider infrastructure or community impacts.
- Sound working knowledge of contemporary planning principles, statutory frameworks and the legislation governing land use and development.
- Confidence working within a local government environment where technical recommendations may need to account for legislative, community and elected-m

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