Development Planner
Location: Tewantin, Noosa
Salary: $90,851 base + 12% super + 17.5% leave loading (package $103,123)
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Shape the future of Noosa Shire
Noosa Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Town Planner (Development Planner) to join our Development Assessment Branch. This is your chance to work on diverse and meaningful projects that balance growth, sustainability, and the unique lifestyle Noosa is famous for.
As a key part of our collaborative team, you'll assess and report on development applications, provide expert planning advice, and influence sustainable outcomes that make a genuine difference for our community. Every day brings new challenges, whether it's guiding developers, liaising with state agencies, or helping shape policies that protect the character of our region.
Why join Noosa Council?
At Noosa Council, we know that our people are our greatest asset. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and progressive workplace where you'll be encouraged to grow your career while enjoying an enviable lifestyle.
Here's what you'll enjoy:
* Work-life balance with flex time, job sharing, study assistance and mid-career breaks
* Generous superannuation (12%) and leave loading (17.5%)
* Fitness Passport - access to gyms, pools and fitness centres across the region
* Wellbeing perks including free flu vaccinations, wellness initiatives, and employee assistance program
* Career development through secondments, training and development, and progression pathways
* Free on-site parking and a supportive team culture that values inclusion and collaboration
About You
* Degree (or postgraduate degree) in Town Planning, recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia
* Proven experience in statutory planning and development assessment in Queensland
* Strong interpersonal skills - able to negotiate, consult and resolve conflicts to achieve positive outcomes
* Analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex planning issues
* Highly organised, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Why Noosa?
Imagine finishing work and being minutes away from world-class beaches, national parks, lakes, and lush hinterland. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Noosa offers an unmatched environment where you can live, work and thrive.
How to Apply
Applications close 11:59pm (AEST), Sunday 12 October 2025.
Click Apply and submit your cover letter and resume addressing the key requirements in the Position Description.
For further information, please contact Nadine Gorton, Acting Development Assessment Manager on
Join us at Noosa Council and help shape the future of one of Australia's most unique and liveable regions.