Help shape what's next in Queensland's Garden City
Relocation assistance available | Flexible transition arrangements considered | Council experience not essential
Some roles maintain a city. This one helps shape it.
Toowoomba is entering an exciting new chapter, with renewed leadership, a reimagined City Design function and a rare opportunity to influence how one of Queensland's most distinctive regional cities grows.
As Principal City Design, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team, champion design excellence and help shape the places, policy and projects that will define the Region for decades to come.
If you're looking for more influence, greater collaboration and the opportunity to leave a genuine legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Why this opportunity?
You'll elevate the profile of City Design across Council, helping shape policy, influence decision-making and build a collaborative, solutions-focused function that contributes well beyond individual projects.
You will:
- Lead and develop the City Design function across urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, public realm, placemaking and heritage-related design advice.
- Help shape outcomes connected to the Region Futures Program, City Centre Master Plan, the new Planning Scheme and major development proposals
- Champion design thinking that balances growth, liveability, character, community expectations and practical delivery
- Work collaboratively with Council teams, industry specialists, developers, community members and decision-makers
- Build visibility, influence and confidence of City Design as a proactive, solutions-focused function
- Deliver work that can be seen, experienced and valued across the Region.
Why you?
You may come from architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, placemaking, planning or a related built environment discipline.
Whether your experience has been gained in local government, consulting or private practice you'll bring leadership capability, design judgement, stakeholder influence and a passion for creating great places.
You will bring:
- Outstanding design judgement and visual thinking
- The ability to influence across disciplines and diverse stakeholder groups
- Leadership presence, energy and curiosity
- Confidence to challenge constructively and bring new ideas
- An understanding of growth, liveability, public realm and character
- The ability to lead people, build capability, mentor and create a positive team culture
- Most importantly, you'll combine technical credibility with warmth, collaboration, authenticity and the ability to bring people with you.
Why here?
Whether you're already part of the Toowoomba community or considering a regional move, this is an opportunity to combine meaningful work with an exceptional lifestyle.
Known for its temperate climate, heritage streetscapes, open spaces and vibrant community, Toowoomba offers the opportunity to work on city-shaping projects while enjoying the lifestyle many people are actively looking for.
Excellent schools and universities. Leading regional health services. A thriving food, arts and events scene. More attainable housing. Space to build a rewarding career and a great life.
You'll join Toowoomba Regional Council at an exciting time, working alongside an energetic and collaborative leadership team with the opportunity to help shape one of Queensland's most significant regional communities.
Bring your ideas.
Build your legacy.
Help shape what's next for Toowoomba.
Learn more about the Toowoomba region
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Dean & Ling Executive has been exclusively engaged by Toowoomba Regional Council to manage this appointment.
For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Janine Jackson on 0409 802 806 or Ian Quinn on 0403 343 097. Alternatively, submit your application via the Apply Button or visit www.deanling.com.au