Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia City of Moreton Bay Full time
Principal Community Planning and Policy Officer

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A$110,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr

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Recruitment & Talent Advisor at Moreton Bay Regional Council
  • Permanent Full Time
  • $112,372 pa + 12% super + leave loading (Level 7)
  • Great news - EBA6 currently is underway, with an increase of 5% effective soon
  • 9 day fortnight
  • 72.5 hour fortnight
  • Location: Strathpine

We're seeking a passionate and strategic leader to drive key social policy initiatives and lead a small team within our Community Planning and Policy unit. This role is central to shaping Council's approach to community wellbeing, equity, and inclusion…ensuring our services and programs reflect the needs of our diverse communities

In this role, you will:

  • lead and manage strategic projects, guiding a small team and working across multiple teams to deliver inclusive, evidence-based policy outcomes
  • collaborate with internal officers and external stakeholders to translate community needs into meaningful policy
  • analyse demographic and consultation data to inform planning and service delivery
  • support integration of social insights into Council's service and business planning processes

You'll be at the forefront of delivering Council's Community Wellbeing Strategy, leading projects across areas such as access and inclusion, housing and homelessness, gender equity, and social impact evaluation. You'll also contribute to the review and development of other social and community related policies, helping ensure they remain responsive to community needs. Your work will directly influence how Council plans for and delivers community services, embedding principles of equity and wellbeing into everything we do.

Click here to learn more about Council's Community Wellbeing Strategy.

Click here to view position description.

About you

We are looking for someone committed to inclusion and eager to drive change. You'll have great people skills and enjoy building relationships to find new ways to approach challenges and find opportunities. You'll be someone who can interpret policy into action.

You will have:

  • significant knowledge of community planning and policy frameworks
  • experience in social research and data analysis
  • strong project management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives and coordinate cross-team efforts
  • an understanding of local government's role in responding to social policy
  • knowledge of contemporary issues facing diverse communities and organisations
  • a passion for cakes/slices/coffee

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

  • See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
  • Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
  • Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

  • Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
  • Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
  • Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
  • Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
  • Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
  • Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

For more information about City of Moreton Bay and to stay across what's happening in our city, follow us on LinkedIn.

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

Applications close midnight, Sunday 31 August 2025.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Job functionStrategy/Planning and Project Management
  • IndustriesCommunity Development and Urban Planning and Government Administration

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