Principal Environmental Planner

• Permanent Full Time
• From $119,390pa up to $135,111pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading — QLD Local Government Industry Award (Stream A) – Level 8 of EBA5
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
• Location: Caboolture

About our opportunity

Our Development Services team are shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment of Moreton Bay, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

As a Principal Environmental Planner, you will provide technical expertise and lead the assessment of highly complex development matters relating to biodiversity, environmental management, and bushfire hazards to meet the needs of the community within the Moreton Bay area.

You will build high level effective relationships to achieve engagement and buy-in across a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders and facilitate project-based consultation. You will stay up to date with sustainability and environmental planning matters to drive integrated and sustainable planning outcomes.

You will also:

• Facilitate project-based community consultation, including representing Council at a range of customer meetings, community, and business forums.
• Act as a department delegate on a variety of projects, providing a source of professional advice to key stakeholders.
• Undertake site inspections and investigations.
• Lead the review of environmental offsets, including the negotiation of complex environmental offset agreements and the transfer of land for environment purposes.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional with substantial experience and knowledge in planning assessment and compliance services within planning, design, protection, and rehabilitation of environmental areas.

You will hold a Degree in Environmental Planning or equivalent qualification and have a high-level knowledge of the State Planning Policy, the SEQ Regional Plan, the Planning scheme, and the Adopted Infrastructure Charge Resolution.

Additionally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and direction to team members.
• Expert knowledge of the nature conservation, vegetation management and environmental offset legislation in Queensland.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex planning concepts and matters in a simple and concise manner and negotiate sustainable outcomes.

Position Description 

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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:

• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices are 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.
• 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 to our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.
• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program, offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.

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: Principal Environmental Planner enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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