Development Planner

$105,450 per annum + super + benefits
Temporary Full-Time (12 months)
Development, Regional Growth and Development 
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Regular rostered days off
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Your role as a Development Planner is to provide planning advice and assessment of the impacts of development activities within the Region to ensure development reflects Council’s objectives and standards whilst also ensuring land use and development meet statutory requirements and community expectations

Recent graduates with the right attitude and ability to adapt quickly may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will

• Provide advice to prospective developers, consultants, stakeholders and the public on a range of planning, land use and development matters
• In a timely manner asses development applications
• Assist with and or undertake the processing of development applications
• Assist in the preparation of Planning and Development Certificates and Property Searches investigations as required
• Accurate actioning of correspondence relating to Planning matters in a timely manner
• Carry out the inspection of completed works to ensure compliance with Development conditions, including development compliance assistance and approving plans of subdivision within time frames set by Council

About You:

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
• Strong communication, conflict de-escalation and resolution skills, professional approach with members of the public.
• You hold a tertiary degree in Urban and Regional Planning
• Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia, Registered Planner status or the ability to obtain
• You have previous experience in providing quality advice to prospective developers, consultants, internal stakeholders and the public on a range of planning, land use and development matters. 
• Well developed analytical skills to assess potential impacts relating to development activities within the region
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure timely assessment of development applications to meet statutory requirements 
• Good working knowledge of planning legislation and regulations

Desired:

• Previous experience in a Local Government environment

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1572. 

Applications close on Wednesday 13th May 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.