Inspired by lifestyle.

Driven by opportunity.

Vacancy Number

ER2384

Position Title

Infrastructure Planner

Employment Status

Permanent, Full Time

Department

Planning and Regulation

Location

Bundall

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 5

Salary

$94,439 - $98,355 Plus Super

Hours

36 hours per week. 9-day Fortnight

About the team

Situated with the Planning and Regulation department, the City Planning branch is responsible for long term planning and policy development to manage growth and development of our city while protecting and conserving our natural resources and heritage. The Strategic Infrastructure business unit is responsible for the coordination of planning and funding the city’s trunk infrastructure and coordinating the Local Government Infrastructure Program (LGIP) process with network owners.

About your new role

The Infrastructure Planner is responsible for assisting with the modelling in support of the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) and various projects, as well as developing and maintaining aspects of the Planning and Urban Growth (PUG) model. The Senior Infrastructure Planner will be working to enhance local government infrastructure planning and the processes, policies and legislation associated with trunk infrastructure.

If you are interested in working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, dynamic team you should apply. You will work alongside professionals with specialised skills in both policy and research and will contribute to exciting projects, urban analytics, strategic thinking and financial sustainability. Skills in GIS, urban analytics, urban planning and infrastructure planning are highly regarded and relevant to this role.

Position responsibilities:

• Assist with development of LGIP future growth scenarios including urban growth modelling, mapping and analysis.
• Assist with coordination between infrastructure networks, bringing the plan together by working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Be part of key projects relating to the use of Strategic Infrastructure’s PUG model, including draft land use planning, light rail and other planning scenarios.

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor’s degree Regional and Town Planning or equivalent knowledge.
• Ideally have infrastructure or land use planning experience in the development industry or Local and/or State Government.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment and foster good relationships as part of a high-performing team.
• Ability to prioritise problems, think laterally, gather and analyse information to identify symptoms and causes, and engage the right people to reach better outcomes.
• Naturally innovative and willing to strive for improvement in the use of technology solutions.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety from both a professional and personal perspective

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

Andrew Saad

Contact Email

[email protected]

Closing Date

14th November 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at10.00pm 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.