About the Company

Davidson is partnering with a large public sector organisation delivering complex planning and development activities across Queensland.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Principal Planners (AO7) for contract opportunities. These senior-level roles will suit accomplished planning professionals who can provide high-level strategic and technical advice, lead complex planning work and confidently engage with senior stakeholders. Depending on your background and expertise, you may be responsible for:

- Leading and providing high-level advice on complex development assessments
- Supporting planning and assessment activities associated with major renewable energy developments
- Providing strategic planning advice relating to local planning instruments
- Working collaboratively with local governments to support alignment with broader planning requirements
- Interpreting complex planning legislation, policy and statutory frameworks
- Leading complex projects and work programs from planning through to delivery
- Identifying emerging issues, risks and strategic implications
- Preparing and reviewing high-quality briefs, reports, recommendations and executive-level advice
- Providing authoritative planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
- Building productive relationships across government, local councils, proponents and other key stakeholders

About You

To be considered,



you will have:
- A tertiary degree in Planning - mandatory
- Extensive experience across development assessment, statutory and/or strategic planning
- Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive planning matters
- Strong project leadership and delivery capability
- Highly developed strategic thinking, analytical skills and professional judgement
- The ability to provide authoritative advice on complex planning issues
- Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of senior-level briefs and reports
- Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills
- The ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities in a complex environment

Experience within government planning, local government, major development, infrastructure or renewable energy environments will be highly regarded.

The Perks

- Brisbane-based contract opportunity
- Senior-level role working on complex planning and development activities
- Opportunity to contribute across government, local government and major development environments

Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalee Thorpe ([email protected]), quoting reference JN -092026-44203. To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.

📌 Principal Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Davidson
📍 Brisbane