Planning Officer

1 week ago

Logan City, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About us**:
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's
natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.
**About the role**:In this role you will**:

- Prepare land use, place naming reports, and other documents, including development proposals for the Office of the Coordinator General.
- Create regular work plans, report on performance against KPIs, and ensure deadlines are met through effective planning.
- Provide advice and written correspondence (reports, submissions, notes, presentations) on planning, development, and place naming to internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain business relationships, contribute to policy development, and attend forums to identify better outcomes for state interests.
- Implement project priorities, recommend new initiatives, and improve productivity to deliver efficient and effective outcomes.
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve complex planning and development issues, providing expert advice and using GIS and other information systems.

**What we're looking for**:

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with knowledge of land use planning, naming of places, and the Queensland Planning Framework.
- Degree qualification in Land/Regional/Urban Planning, Environment/Natural Resource Planning or Environmental Management, or equivalent academic qualifications.
- Current C class driver's licence is essential.
- Travel away from the centre may be required. This may involve travel outside of normal office hours and/or overnight accommodation for extended periods.

Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued. We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
- Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
- Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
- A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
- Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
- Relocation assistance and provisions
- Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders

Applications will remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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