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Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

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Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Strategic Planning Specialist

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Strategic Planning Specialist to contribute to Council’s success.

• Work in a dynamic and experienced team
• Be at the forefront of integrated land use planning policy leading key strategic planning projects for the Gladstone Region
• Lead the strategic consideration of the Gladstone Region Planning Scheme

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to lead the development of integrated land use planning policy for the Gladstone Region via the Planning Scheme to ensure it is contemporary and responsive to local social, economic and environmental matters. The position will lead, develop, and implement key planning projects in a broad range of areas including strategic planning, policy development, planning for social and economic infrastructure and place making.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be Self-Driven and Results-Oriented: With a proven ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and proactively pursue goals with minimal supervision. Self-motivated to stay focused and productive throughout long-term policy projects.
• Have Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills: To communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to various stakeholders. The ability to negotiate effectively will be crucial for gaining buy-in, resolving conflicts, and ensuring alignment across different parties, from government agencies to community groups.
• Bring Regional Knowledge and Analytical Acumen: The ability to gain understanding of the geography of the Gladstone region, including its infrastructure, demographics, and key issues, will be essential. The capability to analyse regional data and trends will also support strategic decision-making and planning.

You will bring:

• Degree in Urban and/or Regional Planning (or a related discipline) and high-level knowledge and skills together with substantial strategic planning experience in a local government context.
• Proficient knowledge of the Planning Act 2016 and associated planning legislation and concepts and State and regional policy documents.
• Thorough working knowledge of the Ministers Guidelines and Rules under the Planning Act 2016, the State Planning Policy and other associated legislation.
• Comprehensive experience leading, developing and implementing strategic planning projects with multiple stakeholders.
• High level problem solving and negotiation skills to engage with a broad customer and stakeholder base both internal and external to Council.
• High level communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.  

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date

12 noon Monday 13 January 2025.