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Town Planner - Mackay - $78,000 - $85,000 AUD PA

Location: Queensland, Mackay

Position: Engineering, Planning Engineer


- Stunning North Queensland Location

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Flexible working hours


Department of Main Roads are investing $16.2 billion over the next five years on road and transport infrastructure that will connect our future, while simultaneously managing the State’s largest asset – some 35,500 km road network valued at over $37 billion.


Main Road's Mackay/Whitsunday Region is seeking a Town Planner to assess development applications and provide input to strategic planning for the region's road network. As a Town Planner, you will be involved in a number of projects varying in size, budget and location.


The requirements:

- Town planning experience specifically in development assessment

- Have a working knowledge of planning and development legislation, desirably with the Integrated Planning Act 1997 (Qld)

- Degree or higher qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent

- Eligible for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia

- Strong team focus, excellent communication and problem solving skills

- Experience in GIS applications is desirable


What we offer:


- Salary package between $78,000 - $85,000 (including superannuation and incentive scheme)

- Salary sacrificing

- Flexible work hours and a 36.25 hour working week

- Relocation package for both nationally and internationally

- 5 weeks annual leave


Apply at www.thinkdifferent.qld.gov.au or call Leith Stewart-Gregg on 07 3137 7519.


Closing Date: 24-Jul-2008

Apply online at www.thinkdifferent.qld.gov.au / Job Reference: MR/133763