Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Compiles and analyses data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use; confers with government authorities, communities, architects, social scientists, legal professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists; devises and recommends use and development of land, and presents narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals; advises governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning; reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports; stays up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues; may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects; may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals.

• Frequently works indoors in offices and meeting rooms within local authority or resource management consultancies.
• Occasionally works outdoors to undertake site inspections and have discussions with clients and/or affected parties.
• Works in well lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.
• Occasionally works in all weathers when visiting sites.

• Sedentary to light physical demand.
• There is a requirement for frequent sitting in offices, at computer workstations or in meetings.
• Stands and walks frequently in offices and occasionally on site visits.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant component of the job.
• Stretching, twisting and climbing is not a significant component of the job.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including pens, calculators, keyboards and mouse.
• Occasional driving of vehicles to travel to sites and clients will be required.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analysis, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.