Planning Officer
3 weeks ago
Overview
Position Profile Apply now Job no: 499600
Work type: Temporary
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Hinze, Gold Coast, Queensland, All, Brisbane, Queensland
Categories: Strategy and Policy
About Seqwater
Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we/'re embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.
If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.
We will be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.
About Your Opportunity
As the Planning Officer, you will support the Land Use Planning team with a range of tasks associated with the review, drafting and implementation of planning policy and legislation affecting Seqwater/'s interests, both at State and Local Government levels. You will contribute to activities associated with strategic policy, state-interest review of local government planning scheme undergoing renewal or amendment, development assessment to ensure Seqwater’s interests are appropriately reflected within policy, legislation and development outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain the team mailbox, manage documents, and ensure registers and filing systems are up to date.
- Disseminate planning correspondence, contribute to reporting, and assist with reviews of State and local planning instruments and policies.
- Support the assessment of development applications and provide advice and conditions related to plumbing permits.
- Prepare planning advice for internal and external proposals and liaise with internal stakeholders to gather technical information for development assessments.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in the Unit’s activities.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in town planning or urban and regional planning.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory authorities.
- Demonstrated understanding of Queensland’s planning and environmental legislation and policy frameworks, including the Planning Act 2016 and State Planning Policy.
- Experience working with local government planning schemes and statutory instruments, particularly in South East Queensland.
- Familiarity with mapping applications for planning investigations.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively and contribute to land use policy and strategy outcomes in a team environment.
Depending on your location, you’ll have the option to work from one of our offices in Brisbane, Ipswich, or the Gold Coast. This role also offers the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week.
The position is a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years, with a starting salary of $93,934.23 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation.
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
11:55PM AEST, Tuesday 30 th September 2025
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
Advertised: 17 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
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