Senior Planning Officer

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Housing and Public Works Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Senior Planning Officer provides town planning services and advice for different aspects of the development of a large property portfolio for the implementation of the Queensland Housing Strategy.

What you will be doing:

• Create opportunities through state, regional and local planning processes that advance housing choice and affordability and the development of the department's property portfolio.

• Undertake town planning analysis and research to assess the development potential of a site based on planning scheme and site conditions.

• Provide advice on social housing projects using the department's processes and procedures for compliance with the Planning Act 2016 and other relevant legislation.

• Conduct place-based analysis and research to assess local renewal and redevelopment opportunities.

• Identify opportunities at a regional level in partnership with planning authorities.

• Facilitate engagement and partnerships with State agencies and Local Government Authorities during the preparation and review of statutory regional plans and planning schemes to advance the department's capacity for delivering under the Housing Strategy.

• Analyse the impact of legislation, statutory regional plans, planning schemes and government infrastructure priorities on the State's housing property portfolio.

• Provide expert town planning advice on property development and strategic planning matters associated with the department's social housing portfolio.

• Prepare high level correspondence, reports and position papers.

• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

Mandatory Requirements:

While not a mandatory requirement, a tertiary qualification in town/urban planning will be highly regarded.

How to apply:

Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.

You can apply for this role by providing your cover letter (no more than two pages) and resume via the Smart jobs and careers website

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/663643/25

Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025

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