Place Project Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with 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 shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Join Sunshine Coast Council as a Place Project Officer and play a key role in shaping vibrant, sustainable communities. In this dynamic role, you’ll plan, design, and coordinate the delivery of built infrastructure projects and placemaking initiatives that enhance urban spaces and activate places for accessibility, sustainability, and well-being. You’ll lead innovative projects from concept to delivery, provide expert technical advice, and manage design and engagement processes to create public spaces that connect people and enrich community life.

• Deliver strategic and technical guidance on placemaking projects.
• Lead multiple projects including precinct plans, master plans, and streetscape designs.
• Manage design phases, budgets, schedules, and consultant engagement.
• Lead community engagement through forums, workshops, and co-design initiatives.
• Champion design excellence and sustainability in all deliverables.
• Prepare compelling written and visual communications, including reports and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, government agencies, businesses, and community groups.

About you

You are someone who wants to make a positive impact in the community you love as we move toward a more sustainable future.

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience delivering placemaking or place-based design projects.
• Strong conceptual and design development skills with sound knowledge of documentation and detailing.
• Demonstrated experience in community and stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of planning, heritage, building and environmental legislation.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AutoCAD.
• Current “C” class driver’s licence.

Our Culture & 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 number of different 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 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• 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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Alissa Huie during business hours on 0488 748 547.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

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.