Advisor (Planning Policy)

7 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

In the role of Advisor (Planning Policy) you will play an important role in meeting the outcomes of the Statewide Transport Planning Management Section in the Transport Strategy and Planning Branch of Policy, Planning and Investment Division. This role will involve developing and implementing planning policy and legislation to enable the protection and delivery of state transport corridors and infrastructure in Queensland. This includes policy and legislation relating to state-controlled roads, railways, busways, light rail, ports, airports and maritime safety, and working with planning instruments such as the State Planning Policy and State Development Assessment Provisions. The role also involves providing advice on the implementation of policy in plan making and development assessment processes.

**Some of your responsibilities will include**:

- Conducting policy research and analysis, and providing advice on the implications of commonwealth and state government policy and legislation for transport state interests, including the government's ability to deliver transport infrastructure.
- Researching and analysing transport planning policy and legislation issues and providing high quality and timely policy solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
- Preparing a range of official government documentation, including reports, correspondence, briefing notes and options papers.
- Developing and maintaining effective networks, and consulting with internal and external stakeholders including representatives from commonwealth, state and local government agencies.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated experience working autonomously and in a small team to deliver complex transport planning and/or policy projects. This includes experience delivering projects and tasks to a high standard and by agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated understanding of Queensland's planning systems, including the framework for the establishment and protection of the state transport corridors and infrastructure.
- Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders from a range of technical backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms. This includes experience in developing a range of technical documents such as briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, policy papers and correspondence.
- A degree in urban and regional planning would be highly desirable.
- Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

**Additional Benefits include**:

- A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
- Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements with hours that suit you and a working from home option.
- Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member.
- Generous leave.

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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