Senior Strategic Planner

Job title: Senior Strategic Planner

Company: Seqwater


Job description: About SeqwaterWater is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water-we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we’re embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure-it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise – Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater. Join us as we embark on a multi-year program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.About Your OpportunityAs the Senior Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in ensuring that Seqwater’s interests are effectively represented in State and Local Government town planning activities, protecting the long-term sustainability of safe and reliable water supply.With a deep understanding of planning and environmental legislation, you will ensure that Seqwater’s current and future interests are integrated appropriately in all relevant legislative documents under Queensland’s Planning Framework.You will undertake strategic planning projects, applying best practice principles and evidence-based research. By engaging with key internal stakeholders to understand both current and future capacity, you will collaborate with local and state agencies to ensure that Seqwater’s objectives are successfully achieved.Key responsibilities:

• Represent the needs and interests of Seqwater in important State and Local Government town planning activities, ensuring that reliable and sustainable water supply is prioritised.
• Contribute to the review of State and local legislative planning instruments and policies including State Interest Reviews of local government planning schemes
• Collaborate with internal teams to fully understand asset management plans, future projects, and asset capabilities, then identify any potential conflicts or issues when reviewing State and Local government development schemes and planning schemes.
• Analyse the effectiveness of internal policies and procedures relating to land use planning and related fields, providing recommendation for improvements.
• Liaise with external parties, including regulators and government agencies to clarify or define planning obligations.

Hours and LocationsThis role offers flexible hybrid working, with various offices across South East Queensland for you to work from.About youTo be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning or urban and regional planning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local government planning schemes and an understanding of how they are administered, the variable format and structure, and application within South East Queensland.
• Expertise in working with government statutory instruments, by undertaking state interest reviews on new or amended Planning Schemes, State Development Area / Priority Development Area development schemes or Regional Plans.
• Ability to understand and represent the needs and future capabilities of large infrastructure assets to drive and negotiate favourable planning outcomes with external stakeholders, particularly large organisations and/or government departments.
• Demonstrated senior level experience in land use planning, analysis, investigation and strategy development relevant to strategic planning.
• Expert level verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise, influence and negotiate.

This position has a salary range of $118,579 – $129,013 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page – careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen –If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!Why Work For Us?At Seqwater we care.We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life.You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave.At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly.To applySubmit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 27th April 2025For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.auPlease note – applications cannot be accepted via email.Advertised: 11 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Expected salary: $118579 – 129013 per year

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Job date: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:29:59 GMT

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