At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning projects that shape Queensland's housing future and manage a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Economic Development Queensland, a key player in shaping the state's future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be a leader in planning and help build 1 million homes by 2044!
- Qualifications: Experience in planning and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Economic Development Queensland – Brisbane QLD
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is growing and we're looking for talented leaders who want to shape Queensland's future.
Join our dynamic team as Director, Planning within Development Services to influence land use planning projects that have a direct impact on the housing needs of Queenslanders.
As a Director, Planning in our Established Growth team within Development Services, you will be responsible for managing a team of regulatory planners to facilitate the delivery of outcomes in Priority Development Areas. (PDAs).
Key duties will include
- Lead and manage service delivery of development assessment planning for assigned existing and potential Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and projects, ensuring business improvement, regulatory and compliance excellence, and the development of effective systems and frameworks.
- Provide high-level advice and act as a delegate for legislative processes, while serving as an escalation point for resolving complex planning and engineering issues.
- Collaborate with senior colleagues to ensure effective workload and resource management across the division to meet organisational demands.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership in a dynamic environment, ensuring service performance aligns with business objectives and customer service standards.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure service quality, consistency, and timeliness.
- Represent EDQ at external forums and committees to advocate for organisational objectives and foster productive partnerships.
- Prepare and deliver complex briefings, submissions, and reports to inform and influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive a high-performance, customer-focused culture by building staff capability through coaching, mentoring, professional development, and fostering positive team engagement.
- Ensure robust governance, internal controls, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks and maintain stakeholder confidence.
- Lead the negotiation and management of services, performance standards, and revenue agreements with stakeholders to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
Success in this role requires
- Demonstrated experience leading service delivery and strategic program management in complex planning, development or infrastructure environments.
- Proven ability to build and sustain strategic relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level advice and reports.
- Proven leadership ability to manage people, resources and priorities within planning teams to achieve measurable outcomes.
- Commitment to public sector values, integrity and continuous improvement.
- Tertiary qualifications in land use planning or a related discipline/s will berequired.
Come join the team helping build 1 million homes by 2044!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Director employer: Economic Development Queensland
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is an exceptional employer that prioritises purpose-driven work, making a tangible impact on the lives of Queenslanders. With a strong focus on employee growth, EDQ offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and access to extensive learning and development opportunities, all within a modern and inclusive workplace culture. Join us in Brisbane to be part of a team that not only shapes strategic priorities but also fosters thriving communities across the state.
Contact Details:
Economic Development Queensland Recruitment Team
