Senior Industrial Planner – Lead Major Projects & Policy

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Planning Services team in the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG) and manage a diverse range of large-scale industrial projects in State Development Areas across Queensland.

In this role, you will provide expert advice on land use and infrastructure planning under the SDPWO Act and contribute to regulatory improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Planner you will contribute as part of the Planning Services team in the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG) and facilitate a diverse range of large-scale industrial projects in traditional and emerging industry sectors in State Development Area (SDAs) across Queensland.
• Provide specialist development assessment advice across all stages of the assessment process in SDAs and other statutory processes under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
• Undertake, and lead research, analysis and interpretation of complex land use planning and policy issues relating to significant industrial development, major projects and infrastructure planning
• Collaborate, communicate and build productive relationships with stakeholders, including state agencies, councils, infrastructure providers, industry proponents, and the community, and represent the Department in meetings and forums as required
• Contribute to project delivery through leading and implementing effective administrative and statutory processes, and proactively contributing to business improvement initiatives
• Assist in the preparation and management of projects and contracts, including the procurement and oversight of technical consultants undertaking major economic, engineering, environmental and planning studies
• Demonstrate commitment to the Department’s corporate values of strong customer service, teamwork, open communication, leadership and innovation.

Job description

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Planning Services team in the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG) and manage a diverse range of large-scale industrial projects in State Development Areas across Queensland.

In this role, you will provide expert advice on land use and infrastructure planning under the SDPWO Act and contribute to regulatory improvement initiatives.