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Principal Planner

Gold Coast, QueenslandFull-time2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11
On-site · Australia

Core

Lead the growth of a Town Planning team by combining planning expertise with business development to strengthen client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Role type

Senior IC town planner (business development focus)

Builds

Development Applications, planning reports, planning analysis, and written advice for developers, landowners, and government agencies

Domain

Urban planning and development in Southeast Queensland, Australia

Required skills

Town planning expertise, development application management, Queensland planning legislation knowledge, client relationship management, mentoring, business development, written and verbal communication

Preferred skills

PIE membership eligibility, proactive problem-solving, stakeholder management

Technologies

Advanced planning technologies

Responsibilities

Drive team growth through client engagement and strategic relationship management; prepare and manage town planning projects; provide commercially focused advice; mentor junior planners; generate new business opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities