Planning jobs
Brisbane City Council offers opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams in different streams including development assessment, policy development, environmental planning, urban renewal, neighbourhood planning, community consultation, traffic and transport, parks and open space planning.
Brisbane has been the fastest growing city in the country and undergone big changes to meet this growth.
Planners in Council are involved in stakeholder relations and facilitating negotiation between elected representatives, commercial developers, environmental groups, the community, and business and industry.
Being a planner at Council means you will be providing expert advice that will map out how Brisbane grows and develops. Your knowledge and experience is invaluable to Council and the future of Brisbane.
Benefits
As a Council planner you will enjoy these benefits:
- competitive salaries including special remuneration agreements for senior planners *conditions apply
- a generous superannuation scheme – up to 14% for permanent employees personally contributing 5% *conditions apply (19% in total)
- generous leave agreements
- opportunities for paid professional subscriptions and attendance at professional conferences and seminars
- flexible working hours including condensed working weeks, part-time and job share arrangements and the ability to work from home
- further study assistance and career breaks
Variety and worthwhile work
Planners at Council enjoy variety in their skills and jobs and projects.
You will work with different professions including engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists and marketing and communications. Networks exist for planners to share ideas and advice with Council colleagues.
Community engagement and stakeholder relations are a main focus for Council. You will be safeguarding against inappropriate development so that our lifestyle and natural environment can be preserved for future generations.
For more information on the variety of work available to planners email Brisbane City Council Careers or phone 07 3403 4998.
Major projects
Planners are currently involved in some big projects that will help shape the future of a booming Brisbane.
Projects range from major capital works constructions and urban renewal programs to neighbourhood planning and consultation and policy setting.
Find out more about Council’s plans and strategies.
