SENIOR TOWN PLANNER
Le Mottee Group is a highly regarded land and infrastructure consultancy that has been delivering skilled services throughout New South Wales since ****.
Based in the beautiful Port Stephens region, we work across Newcastle, the Hunter Valley, Mid North Coast, and South Coast.
Our reputation has been built on technical expertise, strong client relationships, and the consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes.
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive workplace culture where our people can enjoy meaningful work, professional growth, and genuine work-life balance.
THE ROLE
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced planner to take ownership of a diverse range of development projects while working alongside highly skilled professionals.
Flexible working arrangements can be considered, including full-time or part-time employment for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to)
Prepare and author a range of planning documentation, including Statements of Environmental Effects (SEE), Scoping studies and Planning Proposals, preliminary assessments and reviews for permissibility and feasibility and provide solutions to any development issues, and other relevant reports
Manage projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to final approval.
Coordinate and oversee development approval processes with local councils and relevant authorities.
Undertake project management responsibilities, including lodgement of applications, consultant coordination, sourcing and reviewing quotations, managing project deliverables and timelines
Liaise effectively with clients, consultants, councils, service providers, and government agencies.




Provide mentoring and day-to-day support to junior planning staff through structured guidance and training.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Planning team.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
A recognised Australian qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
A minimum offour years' experiencein a Town Planning role.
Sound knowledge of NSW planning legislation, policies, and approval processes.
Strong report-writing and communication skills.
Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
Full Australian working rights.
The ideal candidate will be a team player who enjoys the challenge of working in a fast paced yet supportive environment, have a high attention to detail, and the ability to carry out tasks with high efficiency.
You must have a superior commitment to the best outcome for our clients.
WHAT WE OFFER
The successful candidate will be offered genuine opportunities for career development and will benefit from being a part of a positive, focused, yet fun environment and cohesive team.
You will also enjoy:
A competitive renumeration in line with your experience and capability,with paid overtime
Roster Days off
Performance based Bonus system
Opportunity to be assessed for a Company Vehicle after successful probation period.
Stability and long-term commitment within a company with very low staff turnover
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Immediate start available.
Please forward yourcover letter and resume, outlining work experience, qualifications, and personal attributes, along with the details oftwo refereesto: ******

📌 Senior Town Planner (Newcastle)
🏢 Le Mottee Group
📍 Newcastle