AddressPersonnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability
Branch: City Planning and Economic Development
Salary Range: (Band 8) $139,957 - $151,454 per annum plus generous superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)
Work type: Permanent full-time
· Family friendly, flexible work and benefits with Australia’s largest local Council
· Welcoming organisational culture built on values, diversity and inclusion
· Provide leadership, expert technical advice on urban planning, land use and infrastructure
Our Business and Branch
City Planning and Economic Development develops strategic planning policy, economic strategies, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane’s growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031.
As part of Strategic Planning, the Infrastructure Coordination team lead infrastructure planning and co-ordination, guide financial investment and delivery and develop infrastructure charges policy to encourage growth in key industry sectors.
The Role
As Team Manager Infrastructure Coordination you will have a fantastic opportunity to drive infrastructure planning and policy to improve the liveability for the Brisbane community. This dynamic role is for an experienced leader with a collaborative approach. Use your strong interpersonal skills to lead a team of specialist urban planners to deliver infrastructure charges policy and initiatives, undertake strategic infrastructure planning at a precinct and citywide scale through the Local government infrastructure plan and develop systems to achieve integration with land use planning in a coordinated and affordable way.
You will use your expert knowledge to advocate on Council’s behalf regarding the legislative framework for infrastructure planning, charging and delivery with other levels of government and key external stakeholders.
Make a meaningful impact by shaping the facilities and systems for our people, and supporting future goals laid out in the strategic plan. Embark on an exciting journey with Australia’s largest local Council, partnering with key stakeholders to influence and implement project delivery for the future!
To succeed you will demonstrate:
- Experience leading, motivating, developing people, and growing future leaders
- excellent negotiation, interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills
- demonstrated experience in the delivery of policy, budgets, and projects
- extensive capability to research, evaluate, implement, and accurately apply relevant legislation for decision making
- proven ability to engage, influence and work with the leadership team and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
- highly developed stakeholder relationship and advocacy skills.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- Flexible working hours, and flexible hybrid work arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- end of trip facilities
- Values, support and development
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.
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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.
This role may require a Criminal History Check.
For more information: Please call Jo Poloni (Talent Partner) on 07 3178 7***.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024, at 11:55pm AEST.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
