Senior Planner

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning QLD seeks a specialist to provide development assessment advice across SDAs and statutory processes under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971. You will lead research and analysis of planning issues related to major industrial projects and infrastructure, engaging with state agencies and communities.

The role involves coordinating administrative and statutory processes, contributing to business improvements, and

Responsibilities

• 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 – Townsville QLD

• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/707197/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026