senior / principal town planner (contract)

Senior / Principal Town Planner (Contract) Location: Brisbane CBD / Hybrid Duration: 2–3 Month Contract Position Overview Randstad are partnering with a prominent state government land use and development agency to appoint a Senior (Min 5 years experince) or Principal (Min 7 yeras experience) Planner on a short-term contract basis. Operating within a fast-paced and high-impact environment, the successful candidate will play a critical role in accelerating projects that sit at the intersection of strategic planning, urban design, and infrastructure delivery. This is a unique chance to apply your technical expertise to active Priority Development Areas (PDAs), contributing to the delivery of housing and economic outcomes across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Planning: Review, amend, and progress development schemes, interim land use plans, and sub-precinct master plans.
- Urban Design Integration: Assess complex built-form outcomes and developer guidelines to ensure high-quality placemaking and optimal development yield.




- Infrastructure Planning: Coordinate with internal economists and external state utilities to ensure seamless alignment between land use planning, infrastructure charging, and delivery schedules.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise autonomously with state government agencies, local councils, and private developers to resolve planning bottlenecks and facilitate timely outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

- Experience Profile: Minimum of 5 years (Senior) or 7+ years (Principal) of postgraduate experience working within the Queensland planning system (State Government, Local Council, or specialized private consultancy).
- Technical Toolkit: Demonstrated capability across strategic policy, master planning, urban design assessment, and infrastructure networks.
- Agility & Communication: Proven ability to step into an active project team, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-turnaround outcomes in a fast-paced sprint environment.

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📌 senior / principal town planner (contract) (Queensland)
🏢 Hr Partners
📍 Queensland