Environmental Planner

• Permanent Full Time
• From $76,872 up to $95,089 pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A,) – Level 3 to Level 5 of the EBA5 Certified Agreement 
  The appointed wage level will be dependent upon the successful candidates level of experience, skills and qualifications. 
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Strathpine

About our opportunity

As our Environmental Planner, provide specialist planning expertise and undertake moderate to complex planning investigations for a range of storm water and/or coastal projects to meet the needs of the community. 

You will: 

• act as a technical planning advisor and provide guidance to team members in the delivery of storm water infrastructure planning and policy matters to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes
• provide advice in infrastructure planning and policy matters in accordance with legislative, policy and business requirements
• investigate storm water planning problems and prepare and present technical solutions and recommendations to ensure project outcomes are met
• support project-based community consultation including representing Council as part of a team at a range of customer meetings and community forums. 

About you

We are seeking someone who has experience in strategic land use and infrastructure planning as well as working experience in storm water infrastructure planning. 

You will have: 

• practiced skills in undertaking complex planning investigations relating to the delivery of storm water and/or coastal infrastructure projects
• the ability to apply critical thinking, reasoning, evaluation and decision-making skills – to be an advisor within the team and across other departments with council 
• experience in the preparation and presentation of complex technical reports and recommendations – taking into account a wide variety of stakeholders and their diverse technical abilities both internally and externally 

You will hold a Degree in Planning, Environmental Engineering/Science or equivalent and Post Graduate qualifications in Environmental Engineering/ Science, Planning or equivalent would be highly desired. 

Our Storm water team are driven to achieving high quality results for our community. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability – we are seeking people who have an alignment with these values and this important work. 

Position Description

Role Description – Environmental Planner – Stormwater PD.

Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia, 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:

• Our Strathpine office has local parking on-site and 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!
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• 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 & our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ 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.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [email protected] using the subject line: Environmental Planner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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