• Permanent full-time position in a great location
• Flexible working conditions and ongoing opportunities for training and career development
• Be involved in one of TMR's largest transport infrastructure programs

Job details

Key responsibilities
• Maintaining appropriate and effective liaison and communication with internal staff, State and Local Government agencies.
• Providing timely, high-level written and oral advice on town planning matters as they relate to the safety and efficiency of the transport network.
• Applying relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements in respect to development assessments and transport planning.
• Co-ordinate and prioritise relevant tasks to ensure successful completion of activities within time, quality, cost and stakeholders expectations.
• Reviewing state and local government planning documents to assess their implications for Transport and Main Roads and providing response to those documents.
• Influence outcomes and represent the department on working groups, steering committees and Whole of Government meetings for both state and local governments.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefs and reports for Deputy Regional Directors and Regional Directors and other department officers as required.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised tertiary institution which is acceptable for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Current holder of a 'C' class driver's Licence.

Requirements of the role
• Provides technical leadership and guidance across complex and sensitive planning matters, ensuring consistent, pragmatic and defendable assessment outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
• Town Planning - Demonstrates high level of knowledge and practice regarding development assessment and Planning Policy in accordance with Town Planning legislation, processes and policies.
• Recognises how organisational events and issues impact on the work of the team, prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments.
• Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders. Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards, upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.

Benefits of working at TMR
• We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.
• We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.
• We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690691/26 

Closing Date: Monday, 15 June 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  690691 26 - Role Description (Word, 574KB)