Liza Valks appears to have been working as PIA’s Queensland and Northern Territory State Manager since March 2026, focusing on member engagement, advocacy, and strengthening connections with government and industry. Her PIA profile also shows she is working with members to promote good planning and its community impact.

What she’s been doing

  • Building relationships with PIA members, division committees, government, and industry partners.
  • Supporting advocacy efforts for planners in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
  • Helping keep planners connected and influential across the two regions.
  • Presenting herself publicly as a planner, mentor, and advocacy/advisory specialist.

Broader background

PIA also highlighted that her contribution to the organization has been broad over time, including committee roles, conference convening, and serving as a sponsor and judge for Queensland PIA Awards for Excellence. That suggests her move into the state manager role builds on a long history of involvement rather than being a brand-new appearance.

In plain terms

Since joining PIA, she seems to have been doing a mix of member-facing leadership , advocacy, and professional community-building, while bringing her long planning-industry experience into the role.

TL;DR: Liza Valks joined PIA as Qld/NT State Manager and has mainly been focused on member engagement, advocacy, and industry connections.