Place Manager – Urban Renewal & Economic Development
Location: Logan Central

Rate: $61-65ph + super | 12-month contract (with strong view to extend)
Work type: Full-time, Monday to Friday
About the Opportunity Join one of South-East Queensland’s most dynamic growth regions and play a key role in shaping the future of Logan.

As a Place Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of innovative place-making, urban renewal, and city-shaping projects that enhance liveability, attract investment, and support thriving local communities.

You’ll partner with internal teams, business owners, developers, and community stakeholders to bring key activity centres to life — turning strategic plans into tangible outcomes that make a visible difference across Logan’s precincts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate place-based projects and initiatives, from concept through delivery.
• Develop and implement activity centre strategies and urban design improvements that align with Council’s growth and investment goals.
• Manage funding submissions, budgets, and timelines to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Provide expert advice on urban design and place activation to support planning and capital works programs.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, community groups, and government partners to drive investment and engagement.
• Promote best-practice design, sustainability, and innovation across all projects.

About You You’re a creative and delivery-focused professional who thrives on bringing ideas to life through collaboration, design excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture.
• Proven experience in place-making, urban renewal, or major project delivery.
• Government experience is very desirable
• Strong project management and communication skills — able to translate technical design into community outcomes.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive and innovative mindset with a passion for creating vibrant, connected places.
• Must have full working rights
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence (essential).

Why Join?

• Play a lead role in shaping one of Queensland’s fastest-growing cities.
• Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team within Council.
• Work on diverse, high-impact projects that deliver real community benefit.
• Flexible, supportive working environment with opportunities to extend.

Apply now to help design and deliver the next generation of vibrant, liveable spaces across Logan.

Further information provided upon request.

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please APPLY ASAP with your Updated Resume as we are currently shortlisting candidates. For further information reach out to [email protected] or call me at 0432810916

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.