Senior Town Planner

Accountabilities include:

• Coordinate and supervise statutory land-use and transport planning tasks for the Adjacent Land Management team including development assessment and compliance.
• Assessment of development impacts on the transport network in accordance with the Development Assessment Rules made under the Planning Act 2016 and other statutory processes including major land use planning activities.
• Assessment of applications for road access and private road works made under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.
• Provide high-level advice on the Planning Act 2016, the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 and other statutory instruments applicable to the Department in respect to land use and transport planning matters.
• Review proposed legislation, planning schemes, major policy direction or other material and provide advice on the transport planning implications of such initiatives.
• 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.
• Influence outcomes and represent the department on working groups, steering committees and Whole of Government meetings for both state and local governments.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefs and reports for the District Director and/or district office and/or department as required.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Possession of tertiary qualifications in Town Planning from a recognised tertiary institution acceptable for corporate membership with the Planning Institute of Australia; or other relevant qualification acceptable to the Delegate
• Criminal history screening will be conducted for the recommended person for this role.

Desirable

• Demonstrated high level experience in assessment of development applications and applications for access

Requirements of the role

• Vision - Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments
• Results - Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes
• Accountability - Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards
• Technical/Occupation Specific - Statutory Planning - Applies detailed knowledge of Statutory Planning principles independently.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/700866/26
Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026