Senior Town Planner

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development

Salary sacrificing options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Buderim QLD is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. You will undertake statutory land-use and transport planning tasks for development assessment and compliance, and provide high-level strategic planning advice related to transport network impacts.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, a criminal history check, and the ability to liaise with state and local government, communities

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised institution.
• Criminal history check required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory land-use and transport planning tasks for development assessment and compliance.
• Provide high-level strategic and regional planning advice on transport network impacts.
• Provide guidance on legislation and planning documents affecting transport networks.
• Review proposed legislation and planning documents and advise on implications for transport networks.
• Develop liaison with internal staff, state/local government, the community and stakeholders.
• Provide timely written and oral advice on land use and town planning matters for safety and efficiency.
• Mentor and review reports to ensure quality and technical judgement.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefs and district/regional reports as required.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring planners

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Town Planning or equivalent

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Buderim QLD

• Permanent full-time position in a great location
• Flexible working conditions and ongoing opportunities for training and career development
• Be involved in one of TMR's largest transport infrastructure programs.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake statutory land-use and transport planning tasks for development assessment and compliance.
• Provide high-level strategic and regional planning advice in relation to the assessment of development impacts on the transport network in accordance with the Development Assessment Rules and other statutory processes.
• Provide high-level advice on the Economic Development Act 2012, Planning Act 2016, the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and other statutory instruments applicable to the department in respect to land use and regional planning matters.
• Review proposed legislation, planning concepts, planning schemes and other statutory and regional plans and documents and provide advice on the implications of such initiatives on existing and future transport networks.
• Develop and maintain appropriate and effective liaison and communication with internal staff, state and local government agencies, the community and other stakeholders.
• Provide timely, high-level written and oral advice on land use and town planning matters relating to the safety and efficiency of the transport network.
• Provide guidance, technical support and mentoring to planners within the development assessment team, including reviewing and signing off reports to ensure quality, consistency and appropriate technical judgement.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefs and reports for District and Regional Directors and other department officers as required.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised tertiary institution which is acceptable for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.

Requirements of the role

• Demonstrates high level of knowledge and practice regarding development assessment and Planning Policy in accordance with Town Planning legislation, processes and policies.
• Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders. Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner.
• Recognises how organisational events and issues impact on the work of the team, prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments.
• Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context. Gains insight into issues by analysing the available information in a critical manner and demonstrates judgement about when to elevate issues.
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards, upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.

Benefits of working at TMR

• We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.
• We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.
• We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.