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Lead Principal Strategic Planner

Sunshine Coast Council -
Maroochydore QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to $158,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Lead Principal Strategic Planner

Help shape the future of our region - develop bold strategies as a Lead Principal Strategic Planner with Council

Permanent Full-time

Closes next week

Closes Sun 14 June 2026

Closes

Sun 14 June 2026

Category

Development Planning & Services

Location

Maroochydore

Type

Permanent Full-time

Above Award

Up to $180K Total Remuneration Package

Up to $158K Base Salary

Location: Maroochydore

Vacancy No: 7011

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 14 June 2026 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with our community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to help shape the future of our region - you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region, Council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the role

The Strategic Planning Branch is responsible for the development and management of strategic land use planning policy, including the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme, shaping the future of the region in a way that reflects the strategic direction of Council and ensures compliance with relevant legislation.

The Lead Principal Strategic Planner role is responsible for providing strong technical leadership and expertise in the preparation and delivery of complex strategic land use planning projects that reflect Council’s vision.

Primarily, you will:

Lead and manage the preparation and delivery of sophisticated strategic land use policy, plans and strategies
Effectively integrate and balance internal and external interests in the preparation and delivery of strategic land use planning instruments
Project manage, process, assess and negotiate on a range of assigned complex strategic planning projects, including oversight of project team members, managing consultants and consultancy studies
Plan, coordinate and participate in community consultation programs associated with strategic planning projects
Provide leadership support to the Coordinator Planning Scheme and Projects in managing a complex and multifaceted program of work in a fast-paced environment

About you

As a professional in this field, you have highly effective communication and decision-making skills. You demonstrate these attributes through strong technical and tactical leadership, engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and balancing competing interests in the development of effective planning policy within a political environment.

As a requirement of this role, you will have a formal relevant qualification (degree) that satisfies membership status (or eligibility to become a member) of the Planning Institute of Australia. You will also have demonstrated experience in strategic land use planning, including the preparation of complex local planning instruments (e.g. planning schemes, local area plans, planning studies and regional growth strategies).

Our culture and employee benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse , healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing : Your wellbeing is important to us; therefore, we offer a range of initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a hybrid WFH model to help you be your best.
Extras: Those extras make a difference; therefore, we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous superannuation where council will contribute 12% superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements in the Position Profile . Keep the key responsibilities in mind when preparing your cover letter.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028 and the New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project webpage.

For specific enquiries, contact Jason Krueger (Coordinator Planning Scheme and Projects) during business hours on 07 5420 8710.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

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