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The details:

• Permanent Full Time
• $123,569pa + 12% super  + leave loading Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 8 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture

About our opportunity

The Strategic Planning and Place Making Department takes a strategic approach to long term planning and policy development to shape the growth, urban form, accessibility, and livability of our region whilst managing natural hazards and protecting and conserving our natural resources, environment, and heritage. The department’s plans, programs and initiatives are structured to meet the requirements of the Southeast Queensland Regional Plan and related State legislation, in addition to supporting local demands and needs.

In this role you will provide specialist planning expertise and lead the delivery of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects and services. Specifically, you will provide planning advice on land use planning and development policy and related legislative updates and lead the delivery of internal planning scheme policy implementation audits.

Additionally, you will

• undertake ongoing research and analysis of changes in land use planning and development policy and related legislation as it applies to City of Moreton Bay
• facilitate project-based community consultation including representing Council at a range of customer meetings, community and business forums
• support the development of team capability
• build high level relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders

About you

You will have extensive experience in analysing and interpreting development related federal, state, and local government legislation, with emphasis on planning legislation and statutory instruments. Hold a Degree in Urban and Regional planning or equivalent qualification, along with substantial knowledge and experience in providing specialist advice on land use planning policy.

You will also have

• substantial experience in project management and associated risk management practices
• strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex policy and legislative information into easy to understand language
• excellent communication skills to communicate complex legislative and policy information
• ability to lead projects and teams in response to changes in direction in uncertain or emergent circumstances

Position Description

Principal Policy Research OfficerPosition Description.pdf

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
• Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected].

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