* Please note: This role is located in Central Queensland *
Osborne Richardson is proud to partner with Central Highlands Regional Council on a sensational 12-month opportunity based right in our sweet spot of Central Queensland. We're on the hunt for an experienced planning professional to step into a dual coordination role, backfilling two key positions within Council's Planning & Land Management team as they transition through a period of internal change.
This is a great chance for a seasoned planner to bring your A game to a council that genuinely values its people and its community outcomes. If you are seeking a role to refill your bucket and reinvigorate your senses then, this is that one!!
You'll start out leading the Development & Assessment function before transitioning into the Strategic Land Use coordination role for the remainder of the contract:
- 07 September 2026 - 06 November 2026: Coordinator Development & Assessment
- 09 November 2026 - 17 September 2027: Coordinator Strategic Land Use
Across the assignment you'll:
- Hold overall responsibility for the delivery of development applications, compliance matters, and building/plumbing regulation, before shifting focus to strategic planning, growth management, and long-term land use outcomes for the region
- Interpret and administer relevant planning, building, plumbing and environment legislation, including the Planning Act 2016
- Provide high-level leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, keeping staff clear on direction and delivering accurate, timely outcomes
- Assist the Manager with strategic and business planning, and the development of masterplans, planning policies and instruments
- Produce high-standard reports, correspondence and advice for internal and external stakeholders
- Build trusted relationships across Council, the community, and external stakeholders
Essential Criteria
- Minimum Queensland C class provisional driver's licence
- A degree-level qualification in Town/Urban Planning or equivalent
- Demonstrated or extensive experience enforcing planning scheme provisions and relevant planning, plumbing and building legislation
- Sound understanding of Council policies and procedures
- Knowledge of, and/or proven experience with, local government strategic planning, relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the Planning Act 2016
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team within a political/local government environment
- Queensland and local government experience preferred; state government or private sector planning experience will also be considered
What's on offer:
- Pay Rate:$84.98-$94.56 p/hr + Super (dependant on skills & experience)
- Hours:9-day fortnight, Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm
- Location: Emerald, QLD
- Contract:7th September 2026 - 17th September 2027
- Accommodation:Provided for the length of the assignment
- Travel costs:Will be covered at the start and finalisation of the assignment
If you're a planning professional looking for a well-supported regional contract with genuine variety — from development assessment through to strategic land use — this one's worth a look.
For a confidential chat, please feel free to give Owen Millar a shout on 0414 706 605 or email .
Always happy to chat.
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