Job Description
Location: Perth, WA (Western Suburbs)
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New purpose-built office opening late ****
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Salary: Highly Competitive
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Potential for work in/ buy in options
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Competitive Bonuses
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Company Car
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About The Role
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Our client is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead their in-house planning function and drive the successful delivery of a diverse property development portfolio across Western Australia. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee a team of six planners and play a key role in shaping strategic planning outcomes, managing approvals, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation transitioning into a new purpose-built office in Perth's western suburbs, offering a modern and collaborative working environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 planners in a large multi disciplinary consultancy, fostering performance, capability development, and engagement
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Oversee planning strategy and statutory approvals across residential, mixed-use, and/or commercial developments
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Manage all stages of the planning process including feasibility input, due diligence, applications, and approvals
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Provide strategic advice to development and executive teams on planning risks, opportunities, and timelines
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Build and maintain strong relationships with local councils, government authorities, and external consultants
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Monitor and interpret changes in planning legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks
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Drive efficiencies in planning processes,



systems, and reporting
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Support site acquisition and project feasibility with planning insights
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Ensure projects align with planning frameworks, community expectations, and sustainability considerations
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About You
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Degree-qualified in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline
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Significant recent experience in a WA based planning consultancy
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Proven track record managing planning approvals and complex developments
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Minimum of 10 years experience in a private consultancy
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Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
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Strong understanding of WA planning frameworks and statutory processes
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
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Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, timelines, and project outcomes
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
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Why Apply?
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Leadership role with direct impact on high-profile development projects
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Opportunity to shape and grow an internal planning function
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Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking development business
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Move into a current, purpose-built office in Perth's western suburbs
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Market-competitive salary package
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Potential for work in/ buy in options
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Competitive Bonuses
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Company Car
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How to Apply
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If you are a motivated planning professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, I'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today or call Jake Williamson on ************.
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📌 Urban Planning Manager (Perth)
🏢 Longreach Recruitment
📍 Perth