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Vacancy Number - ER1857

Position Title - Natural Hazards Planner

Employment Status - 1 x Permanent Full Time and 1 x Fixed Term Full Time (maternity leave backfill)

Department - Environment, Heritage and Resilience

Location - Bundall QLD 4217

Award Classification - Stream A Level 6

Salary - $97,707 - $103,980

Hours - 9 Day Fortnight - 36 hours per week

About the team

The Natural Hazards Planning team work closely with the Natural Hazards Engineering team and other internal technical and planning teams to develop fit-for-purpose natural hazard policy and its integration in the planning scheme.

The Natural Hazards Planning team currently have 1 x permanent and 1 x temporary position opportunities for Natural Hazards Planners to join their team.

About your new role

These positions are responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of natural hazard policy and mapping updates to the City Plan and new Planning Scheme including for landslide, bushfire, coastal, and flood hazards, as well as other emerging policy work that contributes to the city’s resilience.

Key Deliverables

Responsibilities and duties of the role include, but are not limited to:
• Working in a specialist team of natural hazard planners, engineers and technical officers, you will contribute to the development of natural hazard policy and its integration and implementation in the City Plan and new Planning Scheme, to enhance the resilience of the Gold Coast.
• The review and preparation of updated natural hazards policy in the planning scheme to ensure it meets State Planning Policy, including hazard identification, risk assessment and analysis, and plan-drafting, in particular for hazard overlay maps and codes.
• Project management and support to deliver key natural hazard components for input to the planning scheme and amendment packages within required internal and statutory timeframes.
• Development of a technically proficient understanding of natural hazard policy in broader land use planning contexts and QLD planning frameworks.
• Contributing to the preparation of high-quality reports and briefings on natural hazard policy and land use planning issues.
• Representing the Natural Hazards Team in various forums, working groups, and projects as required.
• Supporting the delivery of a high level of customer service to clients and stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of productive collaborations and relationships with key stakeholders within the Branch, across the Council Departments and where required, with external agencies.

We're looking for people who have:

• A planning qualification is required and experience in strategic planning, development assessment, or natural hazards planning is desirable.
• An ability to support and assist technical experts across a range of professional fields including engineering and land use planning.
• Technical proficiencies that facilitate an ability to learn about natural hazards planning and policy development.
• Well-developed organisational, communication, project management, and time management skills.
• Proven experience at working unsupervised as well as part of a team.
• Experience in forming positive working relationships with team members and key internal and external stakeholders.
• High levels of motivation and a drive to deliver good outcomes for the city.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person - Suzie Barry

Contact Number - [email protected]

Closing Date - Monday 16 June 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.