Economic Development Queensland Project Review Panel
On behalf of the Queensland Government, welcome to the dedicated microsite that provides information and instructions for individuals interested in submitting an application for Economic Development Queensland Project Review Panel roles.
About Economic Development Queensland (EDQ)
EDQ is the Queensland Government’s land use planning and property development agency. By embracing partnerships across government, industry and community, EDQ aims to deliver new residential communities, urban precincts and industrial ecosystems.
Backed by the Economic Development Act 2012, EDQ has unique planning and approval powers and a mandate to create private sector investment opportunities by de-risking and unlocking land for redevelopment. EDQ has planned and facilitated the delivery of some of the largest residential developments in Queensland, as well as some of the state’s most iconic urban renewal projects. Moreover, EDQ has set benchmarks for the property industry through innovations like zero net energy communities, and creates jobs of the future in regional Queensland by opening up tens of thousands of hectares of industrial land supply for clean energy and large-scale manufacturing.
As a commercial business unit of the Queensland Government, EDQ measures their success by the value they create in economic, social and environmental impacts. In the last 10 years, EDQ has generated more than $3.7 billion in private sector investment, and more than $1 billion in infrastructure for Queensland. EDQ also focuses on achieving a commercial outcome for the state while delivering on government priorities.
For more information regarding the application process and requirements, please see the steps on
How to
Apply.
Project Review Panel Background
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ), within the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP) has an increasingly complex and diverse portfolio which includes asset management, infrastructure planning and delivery, planning and property development and transaction structuring across a variety of uses including commercial, mixed use, industrial and residential.
The Project Review Panel is intended to provide a diversity of skills, experience and background to cover the breadth of the EDQ portfolio to enable full and adequate consideration of development project and property related matters so as to provide the Economic Development Board (the Board) with recommendations and advice across the following areas in the context of land development:
- Asset management
- City shaping and place making strategies
- Engineering and construction
- First Nations Peoples
- Funding, investment, commercial and delivery structures
- Infrastructure planning and delivery
- Market / industry feedback and insights
- Precinct and land development across all sectors
- Regional Queensland
- Renewables
- Urban planning and renewal
Role of the Project Review Panel members (specialists)
- To review the assumptions and conclusions of project business cases for reasonableness
- To consider project and property issues of substantial complexity and provide robust debate and insight on such matters
- To consider the high level property strategy information produced by management and provide feedback and advice as requested
Membership
Up to 12 independent members will be established from which subject matter experts relevant to a particular proposal, project or business case will be invited to participate in the Panel review of that item. This will also provide flexibility in the management of potential conflicts of interests.
Membership will reflect the Queensland Government gender diversity targets.
Chairperson
The chairperson of the Board will appoint a chairperson for the Panel. The appointed Panel chairperson will be required to attend the Board Meetings to provide greater account of the Panel’s consideration of matters.
Conflicts of interest
Each member has a responsibility to avoid conflicts of interest and advise EDQ immediately if any percieved or actual conflict arises.
Meetings
It is expected that there will be four to six Panel meetings per annum.
Authority
The panel members will have no executive powers or financial delegation.
Reporting
The Panel shall keep minutes and shall update the Board regularly on its work. EDQ will provide secretariat support to the Panel. The Panel is to report to the Board via minutes prepared by EDQ management and endorsed by the Panel.
Self-Assessment
The Panel must undertake an annual review of its activities in such a manner as it deems appropriate.
Our priorities andobjectives
EDQ has identified five strategic priorities and corresponding objectives
Market leadership
To engage with partners to set the benchmark for sustainable and innovative development that also demonstrates a pathway toward First Nations reconciliation.
Place-based outcomes
To lead property development, specialist land use infrastructure planning, delivering high quality places and people-focused community outcomes.
Growing enterprise
To engage with industry to facilitate new projects and investment opportunities supporting economic growth and jobs.
Organisational legacy
To create a lasting organisational legacy and reputation delivering value into the future for our communities.
Inspiring team
To be an employer of choice where individuals can make a meaningful contribution, realise their unique potential and feel valued.
About Economic Development projects
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) supports development projects in regional and urban areas. Acting as a master developer, EDQ drives economic growth by creating vibrant, connected communities and:
- Plans and develops under-utilised government land
- Works collaboratively with local government and industry to identify and deliver projects
- Creates jobs, encourages private sector investment and provides a range of housing options.
Current projects where EDQ is acting as master developer include:
Priority Development Areas
Priority Development Areas (PSAs) are parcels of land within Queensland identified for land development to deliver significant benefit to the community. For more details, click on the links below.
How to apply
Please read the following steps prior to progressing your Project Review Panel Member application.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 16th of August.
For more information, download the Strategic Plan here:
Step 1: Preparation
Prior to submitting your application, please carefully check to ensure that all required documents (refer to submission requirements below) are attached and that your forms are fully completed and meet the stated requirements.
- Prepare your CV
- Prepare a Personal Statement addressing your suitability for the role, as well as relevant professional experience
Step 2: Submission
As soon as you have read the Strategic Plan
and have prepared your CV and Personal Statement, you can then submit your CV and fill out your personal details using the below form.
Step 3: Selection
Upon completing the Application Form in Step Two, you will receive a confirmation email. Please be advised that the selection process is anticipated to be particularly competitive and expected to generate a high calibre of applicant.
Applicants will be kept informed of the progress of their application at regular intervals. However prospective applicants should note that the outcome of the recruitment process cannot be confirmed until the appointment of the successful applicants.
Where possible applicants who have not been selected for progression to interview will be advised at an earlier stage of the recruitment process.
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