INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR URBAN DESIGNERS

Personnel Area: City Planning & Sustainability

Branch: City Planning and Economic Development

Salary Range: 2 vacancies: Band 6 AUD $116,089.00 to $128,453.00 per annum plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: 2 x Full-time, Temporary (1 role for three years, 1 role for up to 11 months)

Our Business City Planning and Design develops strategic planning policy, 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.

Our Branch As part of City Planning and Design, Design Brisbane is Council’s centre of excellence for design. We lead the city’s design strategy and drive the architecture and urban design agenda. Our work supports planning and policy development for the city centre, neighbourhoods, infrastructure, and public spaces – fostering growth, diversifying the economy, and protecting Brisbane’s enviable lifestyle.

The Opportunities We currently have two Senior Urban Designer vacancies within Design Brisbane. As an urban design specialist, you will champion design excellence across the city through design-led guidance and policy development, strategic design advice and collaborative, design‑focused partnerships.

Design Brisbane brings together diverse expertise across urban design, public art and place, promoting holistic, best‑practice outcomes for Brisbane’s communities. We advocate for the value of great design and lead the creation of places where people and culture thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply design-led strategies, policies and guidance
• review urban design proposals and contribute expert advice
• work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes
• build relationships with industry and community to promote good design
• collaborate across Council to share expertise and shape consistent design outcomes
• provide professional urban design advice to elected representatives, internal teams and external stakeholders.

 To be successful, you will bring:

• Deep expertise in urban design principles and strong experience applying them to strategies, policies, and built‑form or spatial proposals
• proven ability to independently plan, manage and deliver complex projects with integrated, high‑quality outcomes
• highly developed consultation, negotiation, networking and communication skills, with confidence engaging across industry, government and community
• demonstrated experience applying urban design skills to shape projects and policy, ensuring practical realisation of design-led concepts and objectives.

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• Flexible working hours and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume, including referee names, and covering letter (cover letter of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check, to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information:  Please call Jo Poloni on 07 3178 7783

Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026 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.

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