URBAN DESIGNER

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Dev Svs

Branch: City Planning and Design

Salary Range: Band 5 $99,091 – $112,369 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 3 years

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

City Planning and Design (CPD) Branch is responsible for the strategic direction of the future planning and shaping of Brisbane through the development of the City Plan, local plans, city and suburban projects, supporting infrastructure, long-term economic growth and planning modules.

Our Branch

City Planning and Design (CPD) Branch is responsible for the strategic direction of the future planning and shaping of Brisbane through the development of the City Plan, local plans, city and suburban projects, supporting infrastructure, long-term economic growth and planning modules.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging urban design professional to contribute to projects, policies and initiatives that shape the future of Brisbane.

As an Urban Designer, you will support the preparation and implementation of urban design proposals, master plans and policy initiatives across the city. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to strategic projects, design guidance, consultation activities and design-led outcomes that help create great places for people. You will coordinate project activities, engage with stakeholders and work collaboratively across Council to deliver high-quality urban design outcomes.

This position is a hands-on role within the team. You will be contributing to the delivery of projects and programs, developing urban design solutions, supporting policy implementation, undertaking consultation activities and helping bring design ideas into reality.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated experience applying urban design principles to projects, policies, strategies or place-based initiatives
• strong skills in production of drawings, visuals and communication materials, including Adobe Creative cloud. Skills in 3D modelling favourable.
• ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams and build effective stakeholder relationships
• experience supporting the delivery of urban design projects from planning through to implementation
• strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timeframes
• well-developed communication, consultation and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to achieving outcomes.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours and arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• 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.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee on 07 3178 4278.

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: Sunday 26 July 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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.