Town Planner

Shape Queensland’s future as a Town Planner with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in vibrant Townsville! Use your expertise to manage transport infrastructure, assess development applications, and provide critical planning advice. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and make a real impact on our communities. TMR offers a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can thrive. If you hold a recognised planning degree, we want you to join our team and help build a connected, sustainable Queensland!

As a Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transport infrastructure and sustainable development across the Northern District. You will contribute to development facilitation, infrastructure planning, and network management for the state-controlled road network, helping to deliver safe, efficient, and connected transport outcomes for communities. Working as a trusted specialist, you will provide expert town planning and development facilitation advice to support the Department's transport planning initiatives.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Review and assess state and local planning documents, providing recommendations that protect the safety and efficiency of the state-controlled road network.
• Provide expert planning advice on development applications under the Planning Act 2016, Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, and State Development Assessment Provisions.
• Provide town planning advice on road advertising signs, notifiable road uses, works within state-controlled road reserves, ministerial designations, and related matters.
• Manage development applications throughout their life cycle including the efficient application of project management tools in relation to town planning.
• 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 transport infrastructure and development activities in the region.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

• A Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning, or Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning or equivalent as assessed by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
• A current Class ‘C' Drivers Licence
• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history will be required to be completed.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Desirable requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in town planning within a transport infrastructure context.
• Experience with development assessment processes under the Planning Act 2016, specifically concerning transport-related matters.
• Proficiency in using systems such as eDAM, PARC, and Imaps.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
• Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
• Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
• Annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Relocation assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity, and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women. If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/696961/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026