At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape Queensland's future by working on impactful land use planning projects.
- Company: Join Economic Development Queensland, a leader in transformative developments.
- Benefits: Permanent role with career growth, competitive salary, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing needs while developing your planning skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in land use planning or related fields preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Interested in enabling transformative developments across the State with pace and scale?
Want to work on land use planning projects that have a direct impact on the housing needs of Queenslanders?
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking passionate regulatory town planning professionals for permanent vacancies.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
EDQ plays a critical role in unlocking land for housing supply both in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and on surplus Government land.
The Development Services division within EDQ enables new housing, commercial and mixed-use development across Queensland through planning, development approvals and a significant infrastructure funding program.
As a Planner In Our Established Growth Team, You Will Contribute To EDQ's Goals Focusing On The Processing Of Development Applications By
- Provide statutory land use planning advice and services to facilitate outcomes.
- Prepare professional written information, interpretations, briefings, presentations and reports.
- Assist in the process of working with stakeholders to facilitate timely and high-quality statutory land use planning outcomes.
- Contribute to communication and negotiation strategies in stakeholder engagement processes.
- Assess, evaluate, analyse and provide recommendations on land use planning and development assessment matters.
- Assist in the preparation of advice with respect to the Economic Development Act 2012 and other relevant strategic land use planning related policy instruments.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and communities of practice.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will have strengths in
- Providing considered advice, guidance and direction on land use challenges and associated legislation and policy
- Applied research skills and ability to prepare reports and briefing notes
- A collaborative, customer centric and outcome focused work ethic
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills
Tertiary qualifications in land use planning or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
Super charge your career and come be a part of our exciting team!
- Applications to remain current for 12 months
- Job
- Reference: QLD/697944/26
Closing - Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Planner in Brisbane employer: Queensland Government
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