About the Role This is a senior leadership role suited to an experienced planner with demonstrated capability in managing large-scale Development Applications and Planning Proposals, leading teams and contributing at a strategic level.
Working closely with the Planning Directors and executive team, you will have responsibility for major projects, mentoring staff, improving systems and contributing to business development and operational strategy
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage and deliver large-scale Development Applications and Planning Proposals
- Provide detailed planning advice to clients, identifying project risks and opportunities
- Prepare and review complex planning reports, studies and submissions
- Liaise with councils, panels and State and Federal government agencies
- Lead and mentor junior and contract staff and review technical outputs
- Contribute to operational procedures, quality assurance and project methodologies
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and support client growth
- Attend project, client, council and panel meetings and undertake site inspections
- Manage project budgets and ensure performance targets are achieved
About You
- Degree-qualified in Town Planning, Urban Planning or related discipline
- Extensive experience in NSW statutory planning and approvals
- Proven track record managing large-scale or complex planning projects
- Strong leadership, mentoring and people management skills
- Commercial mindset with experience contributing to business development
- Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills
What’s On Offer
- Senior-level role with influence across projects, people and strategy
- Exposure to complex, high-profile planning projects
- Opportunity to work closely with Directors and executive leadership
- Supportive, professional consultancy setting with long-term career progression
- Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and performance
About the Company
We are an established and growing town planning consultancy delivering high-quality statutory and strategic planning services across small to large-scale development projects. Working with private, public and institutional clients across NSW, the business is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial insight and strong relationships with consent authorities.
The consultancy offers a collaborative, professional environment where senior planners and associates play a key role in leadership, project delivery and the ongoing growth of the business.