Town Planning Internship in Brisbane
Internship tasks and learning outcomes
The tasks listed on this page give you an overview of what you are likely to observe and be involved in during the town planning internship program placement.
Assist with legal and regulatory research on local planning schemes (such as the Brisbane City Plan), state planning policies and zoning regulations
Support the preparation of planning documents, development proposals, preliminary assessment reports and council correspondence
Observe client consultations, pre-lodgement meetings and council-related proceedings (when appropriate) to understand development application (DA) pathways and fast-tracked processes like RiskSMART
Help organise and maintain electronic case files, property mapping data and document management systems to support active applications
Draft summaries, due diligence reports and internal memoranda under supervision regarding site feasibility, land use constraints or council notices
Participate in discussions with town planners on site strategies, maximising property yield and development application management
About the town planning internship host company
The internship host company is a professional consulting business specialising in urban and land-use planning, property development advisory services and local government approvals. They prepare, lodge and manage development applications (DAs) for residential, commercial and industrial projects and prepare site reports to help investors, developers or property buyers to make informed decisions. They are looking for a town planning student for an onsite internship in Brisbane, Queensland.
If interested, ask us about this opportunity. Please be aware that placements are filled on a rolling basis. Enquire now to check current availability for this internship or similar opportunities.
Internship Summary
Field: Town planning
Location: Brisbane 4101
Type: Onsite
Ref: UR180281146
Date Added/Updated: 11/08/2026
Start Date/Availability: Please enquire