New Planning Scheme Policy Lead

Job Description

4 Year maximum term contract | Full Time $153,824pa + 12% superQld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) - Level 8.5 + 10% of EBA5 Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days. Join City of Moreton Bay as a New Planning Scheme Policy Lead and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow. City of Moreton Bay is in the process of developing a program for a New Planning Scheme. As part of this, a new role has been created for a ‘New Planning Scheme Policy Lead’ within the New Planning Scheme team of the Strategic Planning and Place Making Department. This program, and role, will help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow. This position is a maximum term contract for 4 years and will lead a team of technical specialists providing oversight and quality control in the preparation of policy directions and integration of policy updates for the New Planning Scheme across a number of highly complex strategic planning and placemaking projects, consistent with legislative requirements, to meet the needs of the community within the City of Moreton Bay area. You will also report to, and provide regular updates and advice to the Coordinator, New Planning Scheme with regard to the preparation of policy directions, whilst also fostering team engagement and supporting/informing relevant governance groups provide expert advice in strategic land use planning in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements provide positive leadership, direction/feedback and quality control to team members (and consultants) in the delivery of strategic land use planning and policy direction preparation and reviews liaise closely with the New Planning Scheme Content Lead to provide quality control and feedback in the drafting of planning scheme content that is in line with policy directions build high level relationships across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects and service deliverables are achieved. About you With ample experience and knowledge in strategic land use planning and development assessment practices, and delivery of highly complex strategic land use planning projects. You will also hold a Degree in Urban and Regional planning or equivalent qualification. Additionally, you will have: ability to lead projects and teams and oversee the delivery of highly complex strategic planning projects and specialist project teams (including external consultants) substantial experience in project management and associated risk management practices, and ability to adjust as needed to achieve strategic and business outcomes high level experience providing expert strategic land use planning and technical advice, and providing this to a range of project stakeholders extensive knowledge and experience in applying relevant state and local government legislation, including the Planning Act 2016, SEQ Regional Plan, Council planning schemes, local laws and policies excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate complex planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner and negotiate sustainable outcomes. Ready for a career that matters? Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future. Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish. As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check. Your Future City.See it. Shape it. Live It. City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Advertised: 30 Jan 2025 Applications close: 17 Feb 2025 23:55 #J-18808-Ljbffr