Senior Strategic Planner

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater were not just delivering waterwere 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 were 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 infrastructureits 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 thats shaping the future of water management now is the time to join Seqwater. Join us as we embark on a multiyear program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.

About Your Opportunity

As the Senior Strategic Planner you will play a key role in ensuring that Seqwaters interests are effectively represented in State and Local Government town planning activities protecting the longterm sustainability of safe and reliable water supply.

With a deep understanding of planning and environmental legislation you will ensure that Seqwaters current and future interests are integrated appropriately in all relevant legislative documents under Queenslands Planning Framework.

You will undertake strategic planning projects applying best practice principles and evidencebased 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 Seqwaters 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 Locations

This role offers flexible hybrid working with various offices across South East Queensland for you to work from.

About you

To 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 $118579 $129013 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75 superannuation.

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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.

Youll 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 apply

Submit 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 27^th April 2025

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