Planner

People Infrastructure; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Surveys, part of PeopleIN, is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join our Queensland team. You will manage development applications, provide planning advice, and coordinate with engineers, architects, clients and authorities.

You will work across residential, industrial and commercial projects, with travel to sites around Queensland and occasional trips to Airlie Beach. A +5 years background in planning is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum +5 years’ experience in planning
• Client management and communication with clients
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with project members
• Familiar with land use, design, environmental and infrastructure issues in Queensland
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Organised and focused
• Effective time management
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Preparing, lodging, and managing development applications
• Providing statutory and strategic planning advice to clients
• Co-ordinating with engineering and architectural consultants, clients, State and Local government
• Liaising with authorities and clients to maintain clear communication throughout projects

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client-oriented attitude

Team coordination

Land use knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Organised

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Who we are

We are PeopleIN - Australia’s largest ASX listed family of staffing brands.

This opportunity is with one of our fast-growing entities, Vision Surveys. Vision Surveys (QLD) has been operating in Queensland for over a decade, with the three Directors having a combined local presence of over 50 years. They provide comprehensive Mining, Engineering, or Cadastral Land Surveying and Town Planning Consulting.

Due to continued success and growth, we are seeking a Planner to join the team in Brisabne. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Town Planner to join a small but efficient planning team. You will also be working alongside surveyors, building designers, and construction professionals. This role can be based in Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay or Rockhampton, depending on level experience. Travel to Airlie Beach will be require on occasion.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, lodging, and managing development applications
• Providing statutory and strategic planning advice to clients
• Co-ordinating with engineering and architectural consultants, clients, State and Local government
• Liaising with relevant authorities and clients to ensure a high level of communication is kept throughout each project

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum +5 years’ experience
• Effective interpersonal skills for managing prospective and existing clients and their projects
• Positive, client-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a team environment and co-ordinate with internal and external project team members
• Familiar with land use, design, economic, environmental, and infrastructure issues in Queensland
• Well-developed knowledge and experience with relevant legislation
• Organised and focused
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent and creative problem-solving skills

Why Join Vision Surveys?

• Work on diverse projects across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors.
• Collaborate closely with an in-house team of surveyors and designers.
• Take ownership of projects from concept to approval.
• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and growth.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be dedicated and driven, with the ability to think outside the box.

You will also:

• Be motivated, autonomous, and results driven
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of geography and local government regulations is advantageous
• Be persistent, perseverant, and positive to achieve the desired outcome
• Have experience in customer service
• Have a "can do" attitude and work well as part of a team

If you are seeking new challenges and enjoy an energetic environment, then this is something we can promise you.