Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Urban Planner to join the Environment People and Places team in Sydney, with a start date in 2027.

Responsibilities

- Provide statutory and strategic planning advice for urban design related and multi‑disciplinary projects, covering project visioning, development strategy, master planning, development guidelines, form‑based codes, regeneration strategies and statutory proposals for subdivision, scheme amendments, development applications, local development plans and structure plans.
- Coordinate the preparation of documentation, strategies and applications for proposals in the urban development sector and support the team to ensure outputs meet statutory and strategic planning requirements.
- Liaise with clients, key government and industry representatives to resolve urban development challenges and other project issues.
- Undertake research and obtain insights, conclusions and recommendations from complex data and incorporate them into strategies and projects across urban planning, place, urban design, economics and transport planning disciplines.
- Assist with community engagement preparation and participation.
- Deliver timely, accurate work of a high quality that is completed within budget allocations and achieves quality outcomes for client projects.

Qualifications

- Degree and strong academic record in urban planning, geography, urban design, landscape architecture or another related built environment discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.




- 0–3 years’ experience in the urban property development industry; experience or exposure to planning for masterplanned communities is desirable.
- Understanding of the NSW planning system and urban planning/design issues and statutory requirements at different scales and contexts.
- Team‑focused work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound analytical skills and a client‑service ethos.
- Demonstrated passion for the built setting and the delivery of sustainable communities.
- Current right to live and work in Australia (e.g. permanent residency or citizenship).

Professional Development Program

- Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts.
- Achieve individual career goals.
- Work in a flexible framework and environment.
- Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways, including tailored career development programmes.
- Attend networking events, opportunities and activities.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients.

Benefits

- Long‑term career development.
- Think globally, work locally.
- Flat and connected organisation.

EEO Statement

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

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📌 Graduate Urban Planner, Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Hatch
📍 New South Wales