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Principal Planner (continuous applicant pool)
Planning Services; Planning; Flexible location
Planning Group coordinates and integrates the delivery of town planning functions and services across Queensland to create better outcomes for people, places, the environment and the economy. We have four divisions with various roles and responsibilities, offering different experiences and opportunities for employees. Our projects are exciting and include important aspects of the current political agenda such as housing supply and diversity, renewables and regional planning.
We are committed to identifying the candidate best suited for the role by considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for growth and future contribution to the Department. We will also consider your personal qualities and how they support our
commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the Queensland community.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/662229CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Upto 12mths for temp roles with possible extension |
| Contact person | Business Support Unit |
| Contact details | E:Recruitment.planning@dsdip.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
In addition to the responsibilities associated with the individual teams and working with the Manager and other members of our group, you may be required to:
• Initiate and prepare documentation for the Minister, including replies to Parliamentary Questions, Briefing Notes for senior managers, Cabinet Submissions and correspondence.
• Provide high level advice, support and information to a range of internal and external clients in relation to planning strategies, recommendations and considerations regarding the provision of services and infrastructure in the planning system.
• Use specialist knowledge to solve strategic planning and development assessment issues for regional planning and the Department.
• Interpret, develop and provide specialist advice on policy relating to financial, administrative and high-level project work.
• Undertake research, analysis and problem solving.
• Provide leadership to foster a positive team environment, ensuring members are skilled, challenged, and understand their role in business success.
• Build your professional relationships across the local, regional and State planning network, using your ability to communicate and negotiate on behalf of the department. Deliver an exceptional client service experience, contribute to continuous improvement and provide innovative solutions to urban planning and development changes.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Various roles available.
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