PRINCIPAL URBAN DESIGNER

Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Dev Svs

Branch: City Planning and Design

Salary Range: Band 7 $127,965 – $144,942 + 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 experienced urban design professional to take a leading role in shaping Brisbane's future through design-led policy, strategic planning and city-shaping projects.

As Principal Urban Designer, you will lead the development and delivery of urban design strategies, programs and proposals that influence how Brisbane grows and evolves. Working across landscape architecture, urban design and structure planning initiatives, you will provide expert advice on design excellence, guide policy development and help drive innovative outcomes that support Council's vision for a design-led city.

You will work collaboratively across Council, industry and the community, leading complex projects, managing consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality urban design outcomes. The role will also play a key part in progressing strategic initiatives, design guidance and policy frameworks, including projects that support Brisbane's residential growth, public realm improvement and city-shaping aspirations.

To be successful you will have:

• extensive experience in urban design; additional experience in planning, landscape architecture and architecture favourable.
• demonstrated experience leading complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes
• strong understanding of urban design principles and extensive experience applying them through policy, strategy and master plan projects.
• highly developed consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills across government, industry and community sectors
• proven ability to provide strategic advice, drive innovation and influence positive design outcomes across a complex organisational environment.

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^th 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.