AddressAbout the role
This Infrastructure Coordination Senior Planner position works within the City Planning Program. Broadly speaking, this program plays an integral part in promoting and monitoring orderly development through urban research and growth modelling, strategic land use planning and strategic infrastructure planning. More specifically, the position is in the Infrastructure Coordination and Strategy team which is responsible for preparing and implementing Council’s Charges Resolution, coordinating the preparation of Infrastructure Agreements, and leading the preparation of Council’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP).
As the Infrastructure Coordination Senior Planner, you will have a diverse sweep of responsibilities, where communication, negotiation and conflict resolution are essential. Using your skills and experience to clearly explain matters that are technical and complex by nature, in terms that are easy to understand and relatable.
It is crucial to have a good understanding of the relevant legislation, with the ability to interpret and apply these in Council's policies and procedures, specifically Council's LGIP and Infrastructure Charges Resolution.
This senior role requires you to work with the team by reviewing infrastructure charges calculations, mentoring both planners and student planners, and providing guidance and feedback to ensure staff knowledge and productivity is at the required standard, while supporting growth both personally and professionally.
Requirements of the role include:
- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning and a sound understanding of planning legislation are essential.
- Eligibility for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia
- Demonstrated understanding of the legal requirements to calculate and review infrastructure charges resolution and LGIP.
- Advanced skills in software such as Excel and experience in project management are highly advantageous.
- Previous experience in a similar position would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to build and maintain effective relationships and collaboration with partners, both internal and external
- Demonstration of strong communication skills to deliver quality customer service as a technical expert who can translate complex information into simple concepts to facilitate customer understanding and manage expectations.
- Ability to successfully pass all background related checks including possession of a valid C Class drivers’ licence.
For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description, by clicking ‘Apply’.
What we offer
- Full-time hours over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight – that’s an extra 22 days off each year!
- Stream A Level 6.1 starting from $97,353.61/ year + Super
- Flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport Program
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Free onsite parking
- Active social club
- Onsite cafe
Who we are
We’re a contemporary local government organisation entering an exciting new phase. We’re moving forward with purpose and fresh energy, with a focus on delivering exceptional services and value for money – with heart. We care about the community we serve and we care about each other. When you work with us, we want you to feel valued, and to understand your role and how your work contributes to the bigger picture.
The community we serve
The City of Logan is a proud, grassroots community, filled with mavericks, makers and innovators. Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity is our DNA.
Interested?
If you’d like some more information about the role, then send our hiring manager De Wit Visser (Team Leader - City Planning Program) an email to ***********@logan.qld.gov.au
To express your interest in this role, please click ‘APPLY’ to submit your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your relevant skills and experience in support of your application by the closing date of 5pm AEST Sunday 19th May 2024.
