Manager Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning

Join City of Moreton Bay in this key leadership role, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Reporting directly to our General Manager Planning, we will look to you to lead the integral function of Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning.

Leading a team of 20+ direct and indirect reports, your team will be split into 3 key focus areas:

• Natural Hazards Planning
• Sustainability Planning
• Biodiversity Planning

This is such an exciting time to come on board and drive the strategic direction of City of Moreton Bay's environmental and sustainability policy, programs and systems to ensure sustainability of our operations and natural environment. 

We are in the process of finalising a Net Zero Plan that will be key to achieving our ambitious target of achieving net zero emissions for Council operations by 2039... and this role will be the driving force to partner with the greater organisation to successfully implement.

You will also oversee the land buy back for environmental purposes program, from identification through to acquisition, as we strive to maintain the current extent of 42% native vegetation cover in the region whilst accommodating population growth... and increasing this cover over time.

This is a chance to join our well respected Planning leadership team and really make an impact to our growing and diverse community!

Click here to read more about our Environment and Sustainability Strategy

Click here to review the Position Description for this role

About you

We are seeking an experienced leader in environment and planning... excited to take on this challenge and make an impact!  Sound like you?

You will bring a strong technical understanding and knowledge of land use planning and environmental policy, ideally in a Local Government context. We will also look for you to demonstrate your proven track record in:

• Leadership: managing and driving high team performance in a complex environment.
• Stakeholder engagement: a consultative approach to gain understanding of the competing priorities and ability to influence outcomes and elicit trust.
• Communication: a high level of written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and engage diverse audiences.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.