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Senior Town Planner
North Queensland Region; Program Delivery & Operations; Infrastructure Management and Delivery; Townsville
Join Transport and Main Roads (TMR) temporarily as a PO4Senior Town Planner and help shape Queensland’s future!
Based in the vibrant city of Townsville, the gateway to North Queensland, you’ll enjoy a unique lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural beauty. From the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island to the lush rainforests of the Daintree and the historic charm of Charters Towers, this region offers an unbeatable mix of coastal, outback, and tropical experiences.
In this role, you’ll provide expert planning advice, drive sustainable transport solutions, and make a real impact on our communities. If you’re passionate about creating connected, thriving, and inclusive communities, this is your chance to shine.
Apply now and be part of a team that’s building Queensland’s tomorrow, today!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | PO4 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/688444/26 |
| Closing date | 22-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 12-Months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Katherine Wilson |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 4421 8722 Access the National Relay Service |
About us
The North Queensland Region spans the Far North, North West, and Northern districts, with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry, and Townsville. Covering 589,240 km²(38.2% of Queensland), it stretches from Australia's northern tip to Camooweal (NT border) and south to Home Hill.
Home to over 546,000 people and 35 local governments, the region thrives on agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining, and retail. It manages 1,756 km of National Highways, 6,335 km of State-controlled roads, and 35,483 km of local government roads.
With its mix of coastal towns, rainforests, outback, and reef, North Queensland offers a truly unique lifestyle.
We offer diverse work experiences that allow you to unleash your potential with benefits such as:
* Flexible work arrangements to enable the best of our people
* A focus on learning and development opportunities to grow your career path
* Annual reimbursement of professional fees
* 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
* Locality allowance of up to $43.40 per fortnight
* Relocation assistance
The role
In the role of Senior Town Planner, you will provide high level statutory, land-use and town planning advice in relation to transport planning undertaken by the department including the provision of specialist advice in respect to the application of the Planning Act (2016) and Transport Infrastructure Act (1994) and other statutory instruments.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
* Lead and supervise statutory land-use and transport planning tasks, including development assessment and compliance.
* Provide expert advice on the Planning Act 2016, Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, and other statutory instruments.
* Review and respond to state and local government planning documents on behalf of the District.
* Develop and maintain effective communication with internal staff, government agencies, and stakeholders.
* Represent the department on working groups, steering committees, and Whole of Government meetings.
Mandatory qualifications and conditions
* A Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning or equivalent as assessed by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
* A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence
* Must be eligible to work in Australia.
* Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check and serious disciplinary action declaration will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
Desirable qualifications and conditions
* Comprehensive town planning experience, particularly in transport planning and promoting sustainable development outcomes.
* Experience with development assessment processes under the Planning Act 2016, specifically concerning transport-related matters.
* Proficiency in using systems such as eDAM, PARC, and Imaps.
Submit your application online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. For more information about the role, please contact Katherine Wilson (07) 4421 8722.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/688444/26
Closing Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
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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