Senior Planner We’re expanding our high‑performing urban and regional planning and environmental science team and looking for a Senior Planner to help shape Queensland's future.
In this role you’ll provide dedicated support to key clients on major infrastructure projects across transport, energy, landfill, and property. You’ll collaborate with engineers and specialists to deliver impactful infrastructure across the state.
We’re looking for someone with strong consultancy experience and a background in strategic and land use planning. Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment—split your time between our Brisbane office and remote work (up to two days a week).
What you’ll do
Provide thoughtful, high‑quality planning advice, including development applications, land use planning, due diligence, and environmental approvals for large‑scale transport infrastructure projects
Embed yourself within the client team, offering best‑practice consultancy support and building trusted relationships
Lead or support planning project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated outcomes
Work closely with clients and regulators, offering timely, practical, and solutions‑focused advice
Contribute to business growth through proposal development and identifying new opportunities
Collaborate across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities and the environment
Key Projects
Technical due diligence for major renewable energy, industrial and agricultural assets
Business cases—assessing project options to inform strategic investment decisions
Environmental approvals for major and ongoing transport projects
Development licence approvals for major data centre and energy projects
Environmental assessments—delivering EIA documentation and coordinating technical specialists on complex infrastructure projects
Corridor assessments—identifying and analysing planning and environmental constraints and opportunities
About You Passionate about shaping places where people live, work, and move, and ready to contribute to the next generation of transport and energy projects.
With 10+ years’ experience in urban, regional, or infrastructure planning, you thrive in multidisciplinary settings and enjoy partnering with clients. You bring a consulting mindset and may have worked across government, property, energy, or Defence sectors.
Qualifications
A planning degree and eligibility for PIA membership
Strong knowledge of Queensland planning legislation and policy
Experience managing or coordinating projects and teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach and attention to detail
Proven consultancy experience
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