Principal Planner

Job Description

As a Principal Planner you contribute to the Policy and Statutory Planning team by delivering land use planning policies and legislation, delivering high-level strategic advice aligned with sustainable objectives and government priorities. As a senior member of the team you could be leading policy development that makes a real difference to Queensland’s communities.

You will achieve results by consistently providing high level expert strategic and operational advice and research. Working across the department and government, you will contribute to important government processes.

If you’re driven by results and possess a passion for developing land use planning policies, we welcome you to join us in this opportunity to lead and create a lasting impact.

  • Lead your team to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the department’s culture and values.
  • Manage, influence and contribute to the development of land use planning strategies, policies, project plans and programs aligned with the policy cycle, and deliver expected outputs and products to a high quality and in a timely manner.
  • Be an active team member, supporting leadership to manage upcoming work priorities and timeframes and resourcing requirements for your projects.
  • Analyse and interpret planning and environmental legislation, policy, and other issues and trends of significance and provide high level advice to senior officers.
  • Manage and oversee the preparation of high-quality reports, submissions, drafting instructions, correspondence and briefs and other complex and high-level documents within required timeframes.
  • Develop effective working relationships with team members, peers and senior officers within the Queensland Public Sector, and with relevant external organisations.
  • Mentor, coach and develop staff to provide expert advice on land use planning policy issues and the interpretation and development of legislation and subordinate legislation.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Occupational group Policy & Planning