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Infrastructure Planning Lead

2 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia City of Gold Coast Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

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.

About the team:

Located in 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. Strategic Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for developing and reviewing land use and urban design planning policy important to managing the growth of the Gold Coast, providing regional planning advice, and planning assumptions (including population and dwellings numbers).

About your new role:

The Strategic Infrastructure team within the City Planning Branch is seeking an Infrastructure Planning Lead. This position is responsible for assisting with the delivery of Local Government Infrastructure Plan review and amendments as well as various associated projects. In this role, you will provide advice on a variety of projects that support the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Program.

Candidates will learn more about local government infrastructure planning and the processes, policies and legislation associated with the planning and delivery of trunk infrastructure across our city.

Roles and responsibilities for this position include:

  • Undertake research, draft policy, financial analysis and stakeholder engagement in relation to Principal Land Use and Infrastructure Planning
  • Prepare and present reports to committees and management of project milestones and related project documents.
  • Review and amend the Local Government Infrastructure Plan,
  • Prepare an infrastructure charging and offset plan
  • Provide strategic infrastructure policy for upcoming planning initiatives
  • Assist with the delivery of the LGIP program in compliance with the mandatory process.
  • Assist with preparation and improvement work for future LGIP amendments.
  • Provide stakeholder input and infrastructure planning advice for special projects.
  • Coordinate and facilitate outcomes whilst engaging and balancing multiple infrastructure networks and stakeholder interests.
  • Professional report writing and delivery of presentations.
  • Assist with governance and upkeep of supporting business registers.

Flexible Part time hours will also be considered if requested by the successful candidate

We're looking for people who:

  • Have experience or knowledge in Urban and Regional Planning, Infrastructure Planning or Civil Engineering knowledge
  • Are a strategic thinker with skills and experience in infrastructure planning and/or land use planning.
  • Are passionate about working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, dynamic team.
  • Have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, consultation and presentation skills.
  • Are able to deliver high-quality services to customers (internal and external) and understand/respond to customer expectations appropriately.
  • Are proficient in stakeholder management, project management, research, analytics and problem-solving.
  • Can research, analyse and investigate, sourcing appropriate information and identifying workable solutions.

How to apply:

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

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.

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.