$98,679 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Strategic Planning, Regional Growth and Development
Bundaberg Region

Shape the Future of Bundaberg!

Are you passionate about urban planning, strategic growth, and sustainable land use? Do you thrive on delivering innovative planning solutions that help shape communities for generations to come? Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Strategic Planner to play a key role in our vision for a thriving, well-planned future.

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• Shape the future - Work on high-impact projects that influence Bundaberg’s long-term growth and sustainability.
• Collaborative & inclusive culture - Join a team that values your ideas and contributions.
• Employee benefits - Salary sacrifice options, mental health support programs, access to Fitness Passport and more.
• Career development - Access professional training, study assistance, and leadership opportunities.
• Work-life balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including regular rostered days off or a 9-day fortnight.

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

As a Strategic Planner, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining Bundaberg’s land use planning framework, ensuring that growth aligns with community needs and Council’s long-term vision. This role is perfect for a solutions-driven planner who enjoys working on diverse strategic planning projects, shaping policy, and engaging with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning projects - Conduct research, studies, and analyses to improve land use planning and policy.
• Develop and maintain planning instruments - Prepare amendments to the Bundaberg Regional Planning Scheme and statutory planning documents.
• Ensure legislative compliance - Review planning instruments in line with the Planning Act 2016 and best practices.
• Provide expert advice - Consult with Council, community members, and stakeholders on planning matters.
• Advocate for sustainable growth - Represent Council in working groups, forums, and inter-agency planning initiatives.
• Prepare professional reports - Develop high-quality reports, strategies, and policy recommendations.
• Manage planning correspondence - Respond to inquiries regarding strategic land use and policy development.

This is your chance to help shape Bundaberg’s future, working in a collaborative and forward-thinking planning team.

About You

We’re seeking a proactive planner with the skills and experience to drive policy development and land use strategies.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning or a related field.
• Full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia (Registered Planner status highly desirable).
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Desired:

• Experience in strategic planning, development assessment and planning scheme drafting.
• Experience in Local Government planning or development assessment team will be highly regarded.

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact [email protected] or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1237.

Applications close on Monday, 17 March 2025, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.