The Principal Planning Officer is responsible for providing expert advice to senior management on town planning matters for the development of the department’s property portfolio and managing the Planning Regulation 2017 public housing exemption process.

The position works with State Government and Local Government stakeholders on proposed departmental development and matters concerning program development and portfolio interests.

Job details

Through partnerships, Social and Affordable Housing Growth provides and influences the provision of safe, secure, affordable and appropriate housing to the people of Queensland, and the building of vibrant and connected precincts and communities in which they live. We influence, plan, design, procure and contract the delivery of contemporary housing solutions that meet the needs of our clients, reflect local community needs, and support jobs in regional Queensland. We maintain, upgrade and renew a housing portfolio of over 74,000 dwellings to ensure our tenants are safe, secure and in housing that continues to meet their needs. We are committed to the successful delivery of public housing and assisting Queenslanders who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

What you will be doing:

• Supervise a team that is responsible for a variety of town planning activities.
• Provide expert town planning advice on property development and design matters associated with the department's social housing property portfolio.
• Manage the Planning Regulation 2017 Public Housing exemption process for social housing projects by overseeing and undertaking town planning assessments, Director-General Briefing Notes and other associated administrative requirements.
• Manage the department's processes and procedures for providing advice on all social housing projects for compliance with the Planning Act 2016 and other relevant legislation.
• Oversee and prepare documentation to local governments about proposed housing developments.
• Oversee and participate in Feasibility and Design Review meetings at a project level and provide town planning input.
• Undertake capital works program reporting, focussing on initial feasibility through to Director-General Determination and coordinate with other internal stakeholders to achieve program targets.
• Provide advice on contentious planning matters and/or changes to legislation which have significant effect on the development or use of the department's social housing portfolio.
• Manage and undertake stakeholder engagement and consultation with stage agencies, local governments and other areas of the department to promote the department's portfolio interests and facilitate strong partnerships.
• Where required, undertake strategic planning related projects to support property portfolio management outcomes.
• Prepare high level correspondence, reports, and position papers.

The skills you will need include being able to:

• Convey the vision of the work area in a compelling way and are able to describe how the team's work contributes to state, regional, local and organisational objectives.
• Actively work to understand the department's customer and state, local and regional stakeholder perspectives.
• Organise a team to deliver the required work program and provide clear and accurate reporting on progress and performance.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner with the ability to build networks and work collaboratively.
• Undertake thorough analysis and provide timely high-level advice that is rigorously considered and supported by clear rationale.

Mandatory Requirement

Current Drivers licence.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654095/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• applicant-guideHPWNov2024 (PDF, 248KB)
  
  
  654095 25 - Role Description (PDF, 243KB)