Maximum Term Contract Part Time - 29 hours per week - until June 2028 $108,149.29 to $114,748.58 Fortnightly + up to 12% super A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives while shaping your career in a truly special place.
Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters.
Together, we're focused on serving our community.
Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
The Principal Strategic Planner will help shape a new City Plan for Redlands Coast, leading strategic land use planning projects and providing high-level planning guidance within the team.
Responsibilities include overseeing planning studies and research, drafting new planning scheme codes and policies, and translating corporate strategies into statutory planning instruments and policies.
The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including policy partners in Council, government bodies, community groups, and contractors, and staying informed on trends and risks that may impact the city's land use vision.
This role offers a unique, career-defining opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new Redland City Plan from inception through to completion.
With a 4-day work week (29 hours), this position also supports work-life balance, offering flexibility in scheduling your week to suit your needs.
First and foremost, you'll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
We would love to hear from you or someone you know who has:
A demonstrated high level understanding of current and emerging issues and practices in strategic land use planning, and proven skills in the drafting of statutory planning instruments and land use planning policy and strategy.
Achievement in effectively managing, leading and participating in multi-disciplinary teams and/or inter-organizational, inter-governmental teams with proven project management and complex professional problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated research, analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills and experience in the identification, investigation and evaluation of land use planning policy and strategy.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal influence, consultation, negotiation, liaison, and conflict resolution and presentation skills.
Demonstrated track record in managing strategic land use planning projects including definitions of project scope, methodology, performance monitoring and budget control.
Proven track record in preparing high quality research papers, formal reports, policies, guidelines, service agreements, funding submissions and correspondence with external agencies.
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council.
They say it's about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Improve lives, for today and tomorrow.
Achieve, for the community and your career.
Experience variety, and grow as a result.
Find the right balance to bring the best you.
Here are some more reasons for loving working with us:
Generous leave provisions such as paid parental leave and purchased leave scheme including 17.5% loading on annual leave!
Ex-gratia day offered during the Christmas/New Year break.
Access to professional and leadership development programs and education/study assistance.
Mentoring and coaching opportunities to increase your industry knowledge and business acumen.
Diverse secondment opportunities for career development.
Reward and recognition programs.
Wellbeing programs and social club.
Access to discounts with over 400 leading retailers.
Access to RedFlex – our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.
You'll hold a current class 'C' drivers licence.
You'll have a Bachelor Degree in Regional and Town Planning or equivalent post graduate Town Planning Degree.
Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check.
Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council's Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees.
Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (201787) can be obtained by contacting Chris Vize on (07) 3829 8198 .
Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 09/12/2024 .
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people.
We're focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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