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Salary- Permanent Full Time
- $98,435pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
- 72.5-hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days
- Location: Caboolture
The Strategic Planning and Place Making Department takes a strategic approach to long term planning and policy development to shape the growth, urban form, accessibility, and livability of our region whilst managing natural hazards and protecting and conserving our natural resources, environment, and heritage. The department's plans, programs and initiatives are structured to meet the requirements of the Southeast Queensland Regional Plan and related State legislation, in addition to supporting local demands and needs.
As our Senior Heritage Planner in the Urban Design and Heritage team you will provide specialist heritage planning expertise and lead and support the delivery of moderate-to-complex heritage planning and strategic planning projects and services to me the needs of the community. This dynamic team has a strong focus on creative ideas and problems solving for complex planning matters, this is your opportunity to provide leadership and guidance to team members in the delivery of strategic land use and heritage planning matters.
Additionally, you will:
- provide technical input into the development and implementation of key policy relating to the planning scheme, significant major projects and key heritage planning activities
- represent Council at a range of customer meetings, community consultations, and business forums
- partner and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to facilitate major projects
You will have considerable knowledge and experience in heritage planning and development assessment practices, with a degree in Urban and Regional planning, heritage, town planning or another relevant field. We are seeking people who work well in a team and are passionate about improving development outcomes for future communities.
Additionally, you will have:
- experience in a similar role or a role requiring a similar skill set
- substantial knowledge and experience in applying relevant state and local government legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, Queensland Heritage Act 1992, SEQ Regional Plan, Council planning schemes, local laws and policies
- considerable experience in the delivery of moderate-to-complex heritage planning projects and leading project-based teams
- demonstrated experience in project management and associated risk management practices
Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?
As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.
With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you're a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.
Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:
- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
- Our Caboolture office is in close proximity to public transport networks.
- Flexibility depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as work from home, part time, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.
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Advertised: 27 Feb 2024
Applications close: 12 Mar 2024 23:55
