SENIOR URBAN PLANNER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services

Branch: Development Services

Salary Range: Band 6 $112,055 – $128,453 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

City Planning and Economic Development Services makes the future of the city happen. Our purpose is to help create a future Brisbane, embracing its qualities and shaping the city’s unique identity.

Our Branch

Development Services facilitates high-quality, sustainable development outcomes for Brisbane, through efficient and professional development assessment and management processes, systems and practices.

The Role

As a Senior Urban Planner in the Infrastructure Agreements Team, you will manage a portfolio of complex infrastructure delivery matters, and associated planning issues. Working with customers, consultants, and stakeholders, you will help achieve high-quality development outcomes for Brisbane.

This role involves project managing the lifecycle of infrastructure delivery on behalf of Council through Infrastructure Agreements, from initial negotiation through to the administration and the handover of Council assets relating to trunk and non-trunk infrastructure. You will work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the future development of the city.

You will provide planning advice on complex planning matters, interpret legislation, negotiate practical solutions, and coordinate input from multiple areas across Council to progress applications and projects effectively.

This role suits an experienced planner who enjoys project work, solving complex issues, building relationships, and influencing outcomes in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

To be successful, you will have:

•  A strong understanding of infrastructure delivery under the Planning Act 2016, with regard to trunk and non-trunk infrastructure.
• Experience in Infrastructure charges under the Brisbane Infrastructure Charges Resolution associated with Development Approvals
• Extensive experience in development assessment within local government or a similar planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Planning Act 2016 and the ability to apply planning legislation to complex development matters.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities to achieve successful outcomes.
• Highly developed negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus among customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, initiative, and a proactive approach to managing complex planning matters.

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: Monday 20th 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.