Senior Planning Officer
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 2 days ago
The Senior Planning Officer provides town planning services and advice for different aspects of the development of a large property portfolio for the implementation of the Queensland Housing Strategy.
What you will be doing:
• Create opportunities through state, regional and local planning processes that advance housing choice and affordability and the development of the department's property portfolio.
• Undertake town planning analysis and research to assess the development potential of a site based on planning scheme and site conditions.
• Provide advice on social housing projects using the department's processes and procedures for compliance with the Planning Act 2016 and other relevant legislation.
• Conduct place-based analysis and research to assess local renewal and redevelopment opportunities.
• Identify opportunities at a regional level in partnership with planning authorities.
• Facilitate engagement and partnerships with State agencies and Local Government Authorities during the preparation and review of statutory regional plans and planning schemes to advance the department's capacity for delivering under the Housing Strategy.
• Analyse the impact of legislation, statutory regional plans, planning schemes and government infrastructure priorities on the State's housing property portfolio.
• Provide expert town planning advice on property development and strategic planning matters associated with the department's social housing portfolio.
• Prepare high level correspondence, reports and position papers.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.
Mandatory Requirements:
While not a mandatory requirement, a tertiary qualification in town/urban planning will be highly regarded.
How to apply:
Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.
You can apply for this role by providing your cover letter (no more than two pages) and resume via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/663643/25
Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.
We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.
Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.
The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.
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