Division/Section:
Planning Environment and Lifestyle / Planning & Development
Position Type:2x Positions available.
Permanent Full Time & Fixed-Term Full-Time, August **** to March **** (9 day fortnight, ***** hours/week)
Salary Range:
LGO4-5 (
$86,720 - $99,181
per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 25 August ****.
About the Role:
Join a collaborative planning team where you'll contribute to shaping Townsville's future through a mix of strategic city planning and development assessment work. Working alongside planners and other technical specialists, you'll help deliver sustainable land use outcomes, support planning projects, assess development applications, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders. This is a varied role that offers opportunities for planners at different stages of their careers to develop their skills across multiple planning disciplines while making a meaningful impact on the city's growth and development.
About you:
You are a qualified planning professional or working towards building your career in the planning field, with an interest in shaping sustainable and livable communities. Whether you're an emerging planner or bring more established experience, you'll have a sound understanding of planning principles, strong communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders while balancing competing priorities.
You enjoy working collaboratively, solving complex problems, and delivering practical outcomes for the community. Experience in development assessment, strategic planning, or local government planning is highly regarded, along with the ability to interpret planning legislation, prepare skilled reports, and contribute to a customer-focused team environment.
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.



We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.
We have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid Parental Leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Annual wage progression
Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Salary Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
Contact Email:
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(for position enquiries only)
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
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or phone ************ for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Planning Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville