About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We're a multi-disciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale.

About Architectus

We design to make a positive and lasting impact on people, cities, and communities. We're a multi-disciplinary practice with national reach and deep expertise, enabling us to achieve design excellence at scale. Our 800+ architects, interior designers, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, digital experts, and wayfinding specialists collaborate across 13 studios in Australia and Current Zealand, working on projects of every type and size. This makes us the largest, most versatile design practice in our region. Through a thoughtful, integrated approach to design, we form genuine partnerships with our clients and collaborators to create meaningful and resilient places that endure.

Why join us

This isn't a typical planning role. You'll work across strategic planning, statutory planning and project approvals, while being part of an integrated urban design and landscape architecture team. Our work spans government, developers, institutions and major multidisciplinary projects, giving you broader exposure, greater responsibility and opportunities to develop beyond traditional planning pathways. You'll work directly with experienced planning, urban design and landscape architecture leaders, gaining exposure to complex projects, clients and strategic advice that can accelerate your professional development. You'll join a close-knit team with direct access to senior leaders and the backing of Australasia's largest design practice.

What You'll Do

- Prepare planning reports and approval strategies.




- Contribute to strategic planning and master planning projects.
- Advise clients and project teams on planning opportunities and constraints.
- Work closely with government agencies, designers and specialist consultants.
- Support project delivery and client relationships.

About You

You're a motivated planner looking for broader experience, greater responsibility and opportunities to work directly with clients and senior practitioners.

You'll Bring

- Qualifications in planning or a related discipline.
- 2-3 year planning experience in consultancy, government or a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of planning frameworks and approval pathways.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- A collaborative approach and interest in shaping better places.

Employee Benefits

With a focus on corporate social responsibility and environmental initiatives, you'll appreciate our welcoming, community-driven atmosphere. Here's some of what we offer our team:

- Flexible work options including recuperation time and work from home days
- Access to industry experts through our in-house mentoring program
- Generous paid parental leave: 16 weeks primary carers, 4 weeks secondary carers
- $5,000 employee referral bonus and novated lease options for electric vehicles
- Income protection insurance to cover part of your wage if you're unable to work
- Access to confidential counselling, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
- Supportive and diverse workplace culture

Architectus is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening. This role requires a valid Australian or New Zealand work visa. All applicants will be notified of an outcome as soon as possible or once the recruitment process is complete.

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📌 Urban Planner / Senior U Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Architectus
📍 New South Wales