As a Senior Planner you will:

• Apply strategic thinking and problem-solving to planning policy and development assessment matters related to regional planning.
• Prioritise and manage tasks efficiently and in line with team commitments, and recognise and raise issues that impact on the work of the team.
• Undertake research, analysis and interpretation to provide advice on complex issues in relation to regional planning initiatives under the Planning Act 2016 and Regional Planning Interests Act 2014.
• Build and maintain professional networks with internal and external stakeholders by keeping open and effective lines of communication.
• Prepare high-quality documentation including correspondence, submissions, briefs, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports on complex and sensitive issues.
• Work collaboratively with senior management, project teams, government agencies and external stakeholders to ensure regional planning project outcomes are achieved and appropriate government processes, such as cabinet approval are followed.
• Actively participate in team meetings and divisional discussions in a respectful manner and share your technical skills and experience to provide support to other officers in the team.
• Represent the department, as appropriate, at meetings, consultation activities, forums, committees, industry/stakeholder events in an effective and professional manner.

What we offer:

As an employee of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning you will have access to generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and health and wellbeing programs for a balanced life. With generous salary packaging and access to a range of learning and development opportunities you will be able to grow and develop your career. We are committed to a culture that promotes human rights where people feel safe, respected, valued and engaged. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/659696/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025