Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy known for delivering innovative planning and environmental solutions across Queensland. Their team works across a range of sectors — from land development and commercial projects to renewables and major infrastructure — with a strong focus on collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Planner or Senior Planner to join the Brisbane team and contribute to a growing portfolio of renewable energy and development projects. You’ll manage approvals and assessments across solar, wind, battery storage and transmission projects, as well as a mix of urban and built-form developments.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate development applications under State and local planning frameworks.
- Lead planning approvals for large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
- Provide statutory and strategic planning advice across complex approval pathways.
- Prepare and manage EA applications, SARA referrals, Operational Works and related approvals.
- Liaise and negotiate with councils, State agencies and other regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver integrated project outcomes.
- Support client relationships and contribute to successful project delivery.
- Degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
- Strategic and dynamic thinker with a proactive, solutions-driven approach
- Demonstrated experience in managing development approvals for large-scale infrastructure, civil projects, utilities, transmission, community, mining, dredging and port related projects
- Strong experience and understanding of the QLD planning and environmental approvals process
- Experience in renewable energy projects, including BESS, solar, wind and transmission infrastructure (desirable but not essential)
- Preparation of Environmental Authority (EA) Applications under the Environmental Protection Act and ERAs
- Experience with Operational Works applications for Tidal Works
- SARA referrals and State Interest considerations
- Ability to negotiate with State Agencies, port and airport regulatory bodies
- Experience with Ministerial Infrastructure Designations
- Interest in building new and maintaining client relationships
- 9-day fortnight and flexible hybrid working.
- Supportive, high-performing team culture.
- Exposure to major projects across multiple sectors.
- Professional development, performance bonuses and wellness initiatives.
If you are interested and believe you have the right skill set, please apply now with your updated CV. You can also email tom.hamilton@acrworld.com for more information.