Zone is a well established Town Planning & Landscape Architecture consultancy which continues to experience strong growth, offering a variety of challenging and unique work opportunities.
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The position of Principal Planner will work across all aspects of the business in the delivery of statutory and strategic planning expertise to both our private and public sector clients, including contributing to the growth of the business both in its professional profile and client base.
This will include preparing fee proposals, managing clients & projects autonomously, leading teams involved with complex / significant projects and day to day involvement with & mentoring of our team of planners.
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Responsibilities
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- Actively undertake business development activities to generate new work for the Company.
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- Represent the Company as required at Planning and Development sector industry events and organisations (UDIA, PIA, Property Council & the like).
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- Strategise, think critically & creatively to navigate approval pathways.
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- Prepare major / complex planning applications for a range of land use activities of varying complexity & scale, particularly the more significant and challenging projects.
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- Prepare project fee proposals, planning advisory, due diligence investigations.
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- Project manage varying developments and studies to ensure client outcomes are delivered on time and budget.
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- Undertake planning investigations of sites & prepare planning advice to inform site development potential / highest & best use.
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- Be at the forefront of understanding & disseminating legislative / policy reform.
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- Monitor budget progress for jobs.
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- Lead and mentor teams,
fostering professional growth.
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- Communicate confidently and articulate outstanding interpersonal and client liaison skills.
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- Communicate concisely (oral & written), negotiate persuasively and articulate thoughts to a wide variety of audiences.
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- Research and analyse information/data to develop a case or argument to justify an adopted position.
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- Maintain attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
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- Prioritise tasks & manage time to meet multiple deadlines.
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- Proactively demonstrate initiative in dealings with clients and staff.
- Tertiary qualifications in a recognised Town Planning course (graduate degree or post‐graduate diploma) and preferably 8+ years' experience in a senior planning role within QLD.
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- Sound knowledge of the Planning Act.
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- Strong report writing and communication skills.
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Benefits
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- A supportive workplace located opposite Burleigh Beach.
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- Full‐time role with an immediate start available.
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- Attractive salary commensurate with experience & opportunity for equity ownership.
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- Yearly performance bonus payment.
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- Fortnightly 'early Friday knock off'.
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- Wide range of project experience across a variety of local government jurisdictions.
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- Strong mentors for professional development and training.
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- Exciting career opportunities as the business grows.
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- Cooperative team with an open & modern work environment and social events.
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- Potential for equity participation.
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