Planning Officer
Townsville City, Queensland, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 86,720 – AUD 99,181 / year
- Openings
- 2
- Posted
- há 9 horas
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Qualified or working towards qualification in Urban Planning or similar field
- Eligibility
- Suitable for qualified or nearly qualified urban planning professionals interested in local government roles, including emerging planners and those with relevant development or strategic planning experience.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Role Overview
Join Townsville City Council's Planning, Environment and Lifestyle division as a Planning Officer, where you will contribute to shaping the city's future through strategic city planning and development assessment. This role involves collaborating with planners and technical specialists to achieve sustainable land use outcomes, support diverse planning projects, evaluate development applications, and engage various stakeholders. It offers opportunities across multiple planning disciplines suitable for different career stages.
Position Details
- 2 openings: one Permanent Full-Time and one Fixed-Term Full-Time (Aug 2026 to Mar 2027)
- Work schedule: 9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours per week
- Location: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
- Salary Grade: LGO4-5, ranging from 86,720 to 99,181 AUD per annum plus superannuation, adjusted by skills and experience
Candidate Profile
Applicants should be qualified or pursuing qualifications in urban planning, passionate about fostering sustainable and livable communities. Both emerging and experienced planners with solid understanding of planning principles, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are invited to apply. Experience with development assessment, strategic or local government planning and ability to interpret planning laws and prepare professional reports are highly valued.
The successful candidate will thrive in collaborative environments, solve complex issues, and balance competing demands to deliver practical outcomes aligned with community needs.
Benefits
- Five weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
- Three weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- Fourteen weeks paid Parental Leave
- Leave options for Domestic and Family Violence
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Annual wage progression
- Up to 13.5% employer superannuation contribution for contributing members
- Salary sacrifice opportunities
- Access to diverse learning and development programs, both formal and on-the-job
- Fitness Passport Program with discounts at selected wellness facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering local business discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Additional superannuation employer contributions contingent on employee contributions
Additional Information
Townsville City Council is a major northern Australian local government authority committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace valuing diversity across backgrounds and perspectives. All hires undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing consistent with a zero tolerance policy to ensure workplace safety.
Applicants needing recruitment process accommodations or accessibility support can confidentially contact the council's HR recruitment team.
Application Instructions
Submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) highlighting relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, accompanied by a resume confirming licenses and credentials via the appropriate application channel by 11:45 pm Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
For general inquiries, please contact Cassie at [email protected].
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Industry
Government Administration