[5] Prior to his entry into politics, Schrinner worked in his family’s small cleaning business[6] and was in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1995 to 1997.

While Deputy Mayor, Schrinner oversaw major projects such as the $1.5 billion Legacy Way Tunnel; open level crossing eliminations at Bald Hills and Geebung; reconstruction of the New Farm Riverwalk following the 2011 Queensland flood; a major reform of car parking management across the city, including the introduction of free 15-minute parking and the delivery of the 'Brisbane Metro' banana-bus project.

[14] and a 150-hectare park is being created at Archerfield Wetlands additionally work started on two sports and recreation precincts at Murarrie[15] and Nudgee.

[29] An aviation enthusiast, Schrinner began working in his family’s small cleaning business to fund flying lessons.

[6] When he was sixteen, he became qualified to fly light aircraft and commenced training to become an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force upon graduation from high school.

[30] Schrinner now lives in the suburb of Carindale, Queensland with his wife, Nina, and their four young children, Octavia, Wolfgang, Monash and Petra.