As a Senior Planner you will contribute as part of the Planning Services team in the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG) and facilitate a diverse range of large-scale industrial projects in traditional and emerging industry sectors in State Development Area (SDAs) across Queensland. In this role, you will be a member of the team responsible for the implementation of statutory processes under Part 6 of the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 (SDPWO Act) and provide expert advice on a range of industrial land use and infrastructure planning matters in SDAs. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives, including a comprehensive regulatory improvement program.

- Provide specialist development assessment advice across all stages of the assessment process in SDAs and other statutory processes under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971
- Undertake, and lead research, analysis and interpretation of complex land use planning and policy issues relating to significant industrial development, major projects and infrastructure planning
- Collaborate,



communicate and build productive relationships with stakeholders, including state agencies, councils, infrastructure providers, industry proponents, and the community, and represent the Department in meetings and forums as required
- Contribute to project delivery through leading and implementing effective administrative and statutory processes, and proactively contributing to business improvement initiatives
- Assist in the preparation and management of projects and contracts, including the procurement and oversight of technical consultants undertaking major economic, engineering, environmental and planning studies
- Demonstrate commitment to the Department's corporate values of solid customer service, teamwork, open communication, leadership and innovation.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/707197/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026

Occupational group Project Management

📌 Senior Planner (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane