Planning Officer

Planning Officer – Far North QLD (Temporary)

The Opportunity

A Local Government Authority is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to join its Environment and Planning team on a temporary basis. This role supports the assessment and processing of development applications and provides regulatory planning services that ensure compliance with statutory requirements and planning approvals.

Working as part of a collaborative planning team, you will assess development applications under limited supervision, liaise with applicants and stakeholders, and contribute to sound planning outcomes that align with legislative requirements and community expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys technical assessment work, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality customer service.

What’s On Offer

• 6 month Temporary role with a Local Government Authority
• Competitive hourly rate
• Based in tropical Far North QLD
• Supportive and collaborative planning team
• Opportunity to work across a range of planning and compliance matters

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:
• Assessing and processing development applications in accordance with legislative and planning scheme requirements
• Providing accurate and professional planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing assessment reports, correspondence, and conditions for development approvals
• Updating development assessment tracking systems and developer contributions databases
• Liaising with developers, consultants, property owners, and the community to support compliant development outcomes
• Investigating and assisting with enforcement matters relating to planning and building compliance
• Implementing the provisions of the Planning Scheme, State Planning Policy, and relevant legislation
• Supporting the Team Leader Planning and contributing to team objectives
• Maintaining accurate records in line with recordkeeping and corporate governance requirements
• Delivering high-quality customer service through phone, counter, and written enquiries

About You

You are a capable and customer-focused planning professional with a sound understanding of development assessment processes and legislative frameworks.

You will bring:
• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in Town Planning (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience working as a Planning Officer or in a similar role
• Working knowledge of the Planning Act 2016, Planning Regulation 2017, Building Act, and Queensland Development Code
• Strong investigation, research, and evidence-gathering skills
• Proven ability to prepare clear, well-structured reports and correspondence
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound decision-making, problem-solving, and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Strong customer service focus and professional approach
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence and White Card (or ability to obtain)

Desirable qualifications and experience include local government planning qualifications, statutory compliance training, experience interpreting plans and maps, and exposure to planning schemes and local laws.

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

About Us

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