Senior Strategic Planner

Senior Strategic Planner

Strategy & Sustainability

Temporary Full Time

Hervey Bay

• IFA 7 - $125,087 per annum + superannuation
• • $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
• • 5 days additional recreational leave
• • 10-day fortnight

OR

• Stream A 7.1 - $109,832 per annum + superannuation
• • $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
• • 17.5% leave loading
• • 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

Our Council is a dynamic and forward-thinking entity committed to fostering sustainable development and effective land use planning within our region. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Strategic Planner to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community. This role is covering a maternity leave vacancy.

What your day will look like:

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of regional strategic land use planning and sustainability policies, strategies, and procedures. Your primary responsibilities will include:-

• Policy Development: Utilise advanced skills to develop and draft policies, strategies, and procedures related to land use planning, ensuring alignment with regional goals and objectives.
• Project Management: Take a leadership role in managing planning projects, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines and budgetary constraints.
• Legislation Interpretation: Stay abreast of relevant legislation and effectively interpret and apply it to ensure compliance in all planning activities.
• Technical Expertise: Apply a deep understanding of technical information to address complex planning issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Leadership and Communication: Demonstrate strong leadership skills and effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and the public. Foster cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
• Public Consultation: Lead public consultation initiatives, ensuring community input is considered in the planning process.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilfully negotiate and resolve conflicts that may arise during the planning process, promoting collaboration and consensus.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you'll need for success:

• Degree (AQF Level 7 or above) in Town Planning recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia
• Extensive relevant experience
• Queensland Class "C" drivers' licence

What's nice to have:

• Extensive knowledge of Queensland state legislation applicable to the position
• Membership or eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia
• GIS experience

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 30 September 2025, close date is subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Lauren Payler, Manager Strategic Land Use Planning at

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