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Senior Planner (continuous applicant pool)
Planning Services; Planning; Queensland - urban and regional - 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 | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/662333CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | up to 12mths with possible extension |
| Contact person | Business Support Officer |
| Contact details | Email: recruitment.planning@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
In addition to the responsibilities associated with the individual teams, you may be required to:
- 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.
- Provide high level technical advice and organisational support for regional and local town planning activities and projects.
- Prepare written correspondence, submissions, briefs and reports on complex and sensitive issues and initiatives.
- Undertake research, analysis and problem solving.
- Represent the Department, as appropriate, at industry/stakeholders' events, meetings and working groups in an effective and professional manner.
- Build your professional relationships across the local, regional and State planning network.
- Coordinate whole of government involvement and input on matters of State and/or regional significance into local government plans, statutory and other land use planning processes.
Interpret and implement Planning Act legislation, regulations, and guidelines relating to work area policies and functions.
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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