Town Planner

In the role of Town Planner, you will be involved in corridor planning and management, development control and network management with respect to the region's state-controlled road network and provide specialist town planning and development assessment advice.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification PO1
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/557408/24
Closing date 24-Apr-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 27/05/2024 - 27/06/2025 with possible extension
Contact person Peter Tarlinton
Contact details PH: (07) 4421 8702
Access theAccountabilities include:

• Review state and local government planning documents to assess their implications for Transport and Main Roads and provide response to those documents on behalf of the Region.
• Provide specialist advice in respect to development applications in accordance with the Planning Act 2016 (PA), the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 (TIA) and the State Development Assessment Provisions.
• Provide specialist advice in respect to applications and/or enquiries relating to Road Advertising Signs, Notifiable Road Uses, Works in State-controlled Road Reserves, Ministerial Designations, and so on.
• Assist in the identification and provide advice on modifications or adaptions to town planning documents.
• Manage development applications and other small projects throughout their life cycle including the efficient application of project management tools in relation to town planning.
• Assist in the co-ordination of all operational tasks to ensure successful completion of activities within time, quality, cost and stakeholders expectations.
• Apply relevant standards, policies, guidelines and legislative requirements in respect to development assessments and transport planning.
• Liaise and consult with a range of internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to road infrastructure development activities in the region.

This role reports to the Principal Advisor (Corridor Management)Mandatory requirements:

• Possession of a degree in Town Planning or Environmental Planning qualification or acceptable equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence Desirable requirements:
• Working knowledge of the eDAM, PARC and Imaps systems, the role of advice agencies and the State Assessment and Referral Agency.

What we offer:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution — up to 12.75%
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave, plus leave loading
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexible Working options
• Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Generous parental leave entitlements

For further information about this position, please refer to the role description.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/557408/24Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.