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Senior 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 | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Cairns region,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/662459CAP/25 |
| Closing date | 24-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Up to 12 months (for temp) with possible extension |
| Contact person | Business Services Unit |
| Contact details | 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:
• Undertake research, analysis and administrative activities to support the development of regional plans.
• Work in a flexible, multi-disciplinary team managing projects and fostering a positive team environment.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external clients on local, statutory and regional planning issues.
• Prepare written correspondence, submissions, briefs and reports on land use planning 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.
• Contribute to and support 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 (including the Regional Planning Interests Act 2014), regulations, and guidelines relating to work area policies and functions.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Various opportunities available.
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