Town Planner

• Conduct town planning analysis and research to assess development potential based on planning schemes and site conditions
• Provide expert advice on social housing projects using departmental processes and procedures for compliance with the Planning Act 2016 and other relevant legislation
• Prepare and manage Ministerial Infrastructure Designations and associated public consultation and notification activities
• Facilitate engagement and partnerships with State agencies and Local Government Authorities during the preparation and review of statutory regional plans and planning schemes
• Procure consultants to deliver impact assessment reports to support town planning feasibility reports and approval processes
• Provide high-quality research and due diligence for government building projects, including healthcare, public housing, educational, and sporting facilities
• Monitor complex multidisciplinary planning projects to ensure consistency with defined project deliverables and organizational acceptance of outcomes
• Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, and position papers
• Support workplace safety culture by ensuring all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied in day-to-day operations

• Degree in town planning or equivalent
• Demonstrated development assessment and/or property development experience
• Preferably 2 or more years of experience
• Strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised while contributing to the wider team's objectives
• Experience within the Queensland regulatory planning system is highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing strategic planning projects
• Ability to undertake planning regulation processes and prepare associated administrative requirements
• Expertise in conducting place-based analysis and identifying local renewal and redevelopment opportunities
• Capability to build and manage successful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage and coordinate town planning approvals for government building projects
• Strong customer service skills, providing professional and competent advice to internal and external customers

Experience within the Queensland regulatory planning system