Planner (Environment)

Ipswich City Council is hiring a Planner/Senior Planner (Environment) to join their Environment Assessment Team. This role involves assessing development applications, providing environmental planning advice, and contributing to policy development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and knowledge of environmental legislation. This is a fixed-term, 10-month position located in Ipswich, Australia, offering a supportive workplace culture and various benefits.
Our Environment Assessment Team, within the Planning and Regulatory Services Department, have an exciting job opportunity as a Planner/Senior Planner (Environment). This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable local government experience within the fastest growing city in Queensland, and is situated within a small knit and supportive team of environmental specialists and will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and diverse environmental assessment scenarios from commercial to heavy industry.

About the role

You will be responsible for environment assessment of development applications lodged to council. Your main focus will be on:
• Provide specialist environmental planning advice to development assessment activities and contribute towards departmental compliance with statutory timeframes and council’s corporate application expectations in relation to DA processing times
• Contribute to “whole of council” integration of multi-disciplinary planning and service delivery to achieve best practice outcomes in accordance with council’s strategies and policies by:
• Reviewing documentation and reports, setting environmental requirements and construction standards for development activities
• Contribute to the development and review of environment policy relating to development and the establishment of operational procedures
• Perform audit inspections, surveillance and quality control of works associated with development activities

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:
• Bachelor's degree from a reputable institution in Environmental Town Planning/Environmental Science
• Demonstrated knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environment legislation and statutory processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Environmental Protection Regulations 2019, in relation to advisory and application assessment of Environmentally Relevant Activity applications
• Queensland C Class driver licence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement experience
• Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, leadership and safety

About the benefits

This is a fixed-term 10-month parental leave position, with a salary between $105,560 to $116,104 dependant on skills and experience plus 12.5% superannuation.
• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 28 May 2025

Please direct any related questions to Jane Kilgour at careers@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.