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Senior Planner

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD
Brisbane, QLD
A$118,064-$126,071 p/a
Government & Defence → Policy, Planning & Regulation
Contract
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


As a Senior Planner you will:
• Apply specialist knowledge, expertise and strategic thinking to undertake problem solving as part of a project team on planning and development assessment related matters that are of strategic importance to regional planning and the department.
• Undertake research and analysis, and interpret and provide advice on complex issues in relation to regional planning initiatives under the Planning Act 2016 and Regional Planning Interests Act 2014.
• Prepare high quality documentation including correspondence, submissions, briefs, presentations, and reports on complex and sensitive issues.
• Coordinate and maintain project management and reporting systems and work to project plans and timeframes that contribute to effective delivery of the regional planning program.
• Maintain professional networks with internal and external stakeholders by keeping open and effective lines of communication.
• Work collaboratively with senior management, project teams, government agencies and external stakeholders to ensure regional planning project outcomes are achieved.
• 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, forums, committees, and 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/659963/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 09 October 2025


About Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Government & Defence

The Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning is working to build a prosperous, connected, liveable, sustainable and resilient Queensland.

The department brings together the functions of infrastructure planning and policy, planning, local government and regional services as well as economic and regional development to create better cities, towns and communities through future-focused planning, smart development, engagement and strong partnerships. The department also has a key role in supporting and providing advice to local governments throughout Queensland, and implementing finance and funding programs.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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