PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER - URBAN DATA / MODELLING Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
Range, including super. $140,607 to $153,726
Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability
Branch: City Planning and Economic Development
Salary Range: (Band 7) $123, 340 - $134,848 per annum plus generous superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)
Work type: Permanent full-time
Our Business and Branch City Planning and Sustainability is one of six divisions within the largest local government in Australia. Within this division, City Planning and Economic Development is the centre of excellence, developing strategic planning policy, economic strategies, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane's growth for our city under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031 . The Regional & Citywide Planning team is responsible for strategic planning policy formulation and legislative review, utilising demographic research and analysis of current and emerging land use trends, including urban growth modelling.
The Role Working with one of the biggest employers in Queensland, providing a real difference to how people live and work, this is an exciting leadership opportunity for an urban data and modelling specialist to provide strategic advice and recommendations for land use across Brisbane. This position has a healthy work life balance, career growth, and the opportunity to lead a high performing team of research and urban officers.
The Principal Research Officer will manage the delivery of significant urban development research projects for strategic land use and infrastructure planning, inclusive of the award winning 'Virtual Brisbane' 3D spatial model which provides visual analysis for locations and specific development proposals and the expansion of regional planning and modelling.
To succeed you will demonstrate: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organisation and with external customers high level statistical skills, strong strategic and analytical focus to analyse data, providing highly technical reports, recommendations, and strategic planning solutions understanding of land use and development activity datasets demographic research and analysis including urban modelling and assumptions for growth strategic land use-based policy research, development, and monitoring. Benefits of working for Council include: Flexible working hours, and flexible hybrid work arrangements 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. This role may require a Criminal History Check.
*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.
For more information: Please call Jo Poloni (Talent Partner) on 07 3178 7783 .
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.
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 safe. 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.
Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have close to 400 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. Council employs an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options.
Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have close to 400 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. Council employs an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options.
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