Careers

Join our dynamic team at Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), a leading organisation in land use planning and property development across Queensland. Empowered by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ holds unique planning and approval powers, enabling us to deliver transformative developments that drive growth and prosperity across the State.

At EDQ, we are guided by our vision of a Queensland planned and built for growth, with a clear purpose to enable transformative developments at pace. Our focus is on giving Queenslanders a place to call home, driving economic prosperity through industry-led growth, and creating liveable places that foster community development while protecting Queensland’s unique lifestyle.

Collaboration, innovation, and effective project delivery are at the heart of what we do. Our multidisciplinary team works together to unlock land, attract private-sector investment, and create jobs, delivering developments that make a real difference to Queensland’s economy and communities.

If you’re passionate about shaping Queensland’s future and creating places where people and businesses can thrive, explore rewarding career opportunities with EDQ today.

Summer Internship Program

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking applications from university students looking for an opportunity to be part of shaping Queensland’s future and creating places where people and businesses can thrive.

You can apply if you:

Are studying a bachelor’s degree or above in the following fields:
- Urban Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Property Economics/Economics
- Construction management
- Accounting/Finance
- Information Technology/Computer Science
- Marketing and Communications
Have completed at least two years of full-time equivalent study towards your degree
Have a GPA of a pass or above
Are actively studying a full-time or part-time study load.

Closing date: 10-Nov-2025
Duration: 01-Dec-2025 to 20-Feb-2026
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Role description and details of how to apply via careers@edq.qld.gov.au

Current advertised roles

Sales and Property Manager (AO8)

Closing date: 06-Nov-2025
Job reference: QLD/667086/25
Position Status: Permanent
Commitment (Hours/Days): Flexible full-time
Occupational Group: Valuer/Property
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Contact Details: John White – 0401 992 231
Role description and details of how to apply via Smart Jobs

Director, Financial Accounting and Reporting (SO)

Closing date: 13-Nov-2025
Job reference: QLD/668284/25
Position Status: Permanent
Commitment (Hours/Days): Flexible full-time
Occupational Group: Accounting and Finance
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Contact Details: Linda Brown – (07) 3452 7544 | Access the National Relay Service
Role description and details of how to apply via Smart Jobs

Communications and Media Manager (AO8)

Closing date: 14-Nov-2025
Job reference: QLD/668538/25
Position Status: Permanent
Commitment (Hours/Days): Flexible full-time
Occupational Group: Marketing, PR & Communication
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Contact Details: Veronica Adams – 0434 369 694 | Access the National Relay Service
Role description and details of how to apply via Smart Jobs

Senior Planner (AO6)

Closing date: 24-Apr-2026
Job reference: QLD/667516CAP/25
Position Status: Permanent, Temporary
Commitment (Hours/Days): Flexible full-time
Occupational Group: Policy & Planning
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Contact Details: Amanda Dryden – (07) 3452 7697 | Access the National Relay Service
Role description and details of how to apply via Smart Jobs

Principal Planner (AO7)

Closing date: 24-Apr-2026
Job reference: QLD/667199/CAP/25
Position Status: Permanent, Temporary
Commitment (Hours/Days): Flexible full-time
Occupational Group: Policy & Planning
Location: Brisbane Inner City
Contact Details: Amanda Dryden – (07) 3452 7697 | Access the National Relay Service
Role description and details of how to apply via Smart Jobs

Last updated: 30 October 2025