AO7 Principal Planner

About the Company

Davidson is partnering with a large public sector organisation delivering complex planning and development activities across Queensland.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Principal Planners (AO7) for contract opportunities. These senior-level roles will suit accomplished planning professionals who can provide high-level strategic and technical advice, lead complex planning work and confidently engage with senior stakeholders.

Depending on your background and expertise, you may be responsible for:

• Leading and providing high-level advice on complex development assessments
• Supporting planning and assessment activities associated with major renewable energy developments
• Providing strategic planning advice relating to local planning instruments
• Working collaboratively with local governments to support alignment with broader planning requirements
• Interpreting complex planning legislation, policy and statutory frameworks
• Leading complex projects and work programs from planning through to delivery
• Identifying emerging issues, risks and strategic implications
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality briefs, reports, recommendations and executive-level advice
• Providing authoritative planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Building productive relationships across government, local councils, proponents and other key stakeholders

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A tertiary degree in Planning - mandatory
• Extensive experience across development assessment, statutory and/or strategic planning
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive planning matters
• Strong project leadership and delivery capability
• Highly developed strategic thinking, analytical skills and professional judgement
• The ability to provide authoritative advice on complex planning issues
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of senior-level briefs and reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills
• The ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities in a complex environment

Experience within government planning, local government, major development, infrastructure or renewable energy environments will be highly regarded.

The Benefits

• Brisbane-based contract opportunity
• Senior-level role working on complex planning and development activities
• Opportunity to contribute across government, local government and major development environments

Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Natalee Thorpe (••••@davidsonwp.com), quoting reference JN -092026-44203.

To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.