Personnel Area: City Planning Economic Development Services Branch: City Planning and Design Salary Range: Band 5 $98,778 to $111,969 plus superannuation Work Type: Temporary full time Duration: Up to 3 years Our Business City Planning and Design develops strategic planning policy, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane’s growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031. Our Branch As part of City Planning and Design, Design Brisbane is Council’s centre of excellence for design. We lead the city’s design strategy and drive the architecture and urban design agenda. Our work supports planning and policy development for the city centre, neighbourhoods, infrastructure, and public spaces – fostering growth, diversifying the economy, and protecting Brisbane’s enviable lifestyle. The Role Provide advice in the assessment of development applications to achieve design excellence and comply with relevant legislation and Council policy. Responsibilities: Provide architectural and design advice in the assessment on low-medium level development applications, with exposure to complex applications to achieve good design outcomes Lead and role model customer focused behaviour by delivering the highest standards of service to our customers Interpret and advise on relevant planning legislation and Council policies and procedures Liaise and negotiate with customers and key stakeholders to achieve design excellence in all developments Prepare guidelines, educational material, submissions, including recommendations and reasonable and relevant conditions to customers and committees Use electronic systems to electronically review and assess development applications at all stages. To achieve success in the role, you will: demonstrate your experience in applying best practice architectural/urban design principles when assessing development applications build strong working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and influence positive design outcomes demonstrate an ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation to Council policy proactively contribute to team direction and a culture of performance excellence hold a Masters degree qualification in Architecture possess a current Class C drivers licence. Benefits of working for Council include: working for a nationally recognised employer of choice working for a company that promotes zero harm flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the "I'm interested" button below to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. This role requires a Criminal History Check, Tertiary Qualification in Architecture and a C Class Driver Licence to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280. People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.