Job Description
The Planning Studio is a small town planning consultancy supporting government, the private sector and communities in 'joining the dots' between people, places, policy and projects to build equitable, connected, sustainable and generous places.
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About the Role
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We're looking for a proactive, enthusiastic person with minimum 5 years' experience to help build our statutory and strategic planning service offering for both private and government clients. The role is an exciting opportunity to work within a small, high performing team working for a range of clients across NSW.
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Responsibilities and duties required include:
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Undertake a range of projects providing statutory, strategic and land use planning expertise and providing practical and expert advice to clients and project teams.
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Prepare and/or manage the preparation of high-quality reports adhering to The Planning Studio's quality assurance practices.
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Ability to attend and represent The Planning Studio as a staff member at client and consent authority workshops/meetings and provide advice on projects.
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Management and prioritisation of competing deadlines, alerting Directors where capacity issues are foreseeable.
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About You
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We're looking for someone with a successful track record contributing to the development and delivery of high quality and cost-effective statutory and/or strategic planning projects and programs. You have experience in setting your own priorities, whilst working with others to deliver effective planning outcomes with government and private clients.
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Essential skills and requirements for the role:
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Appropriate tertiary qualifications in town planning, social science, economics, or related fields/industry.
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Previous experience (minimum 5+ years) in the planning, design,



coordination and delivery of statutory and/or strategic planning programs across a broad range of land uses and projects.
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Demonstrated ability to work within and lead in a team workplace as well as adept at setting your own priorities and achieving project deliverables.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the writing and delivery of statutory and/or strategic planning reports and communications materials.
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Attention to detail and strong analytical skills with a proven ability to investigate problems and develop appropriate responses through abstract thinking and using creative solutions.
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Ability to manage time, work to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to changing situations.
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Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Adobe Creative tools.
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Current Australian Working Visa, NSW Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check.
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The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential:
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Previous New South Wales local and/or state government experience.
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Meeting and workshop facilitation assistance or management.
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Our Offer
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Full-time, hybrid, permanent employment role.
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Package includes salary, depending on experience, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and access to time in lieu and performance bonus'.
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Training and professional development opportunities.
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Office location is Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements by agreement.
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An organisation that provides a supportive environment driven by values, curiosity, equity, creativity, and solutions oriented.
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Application Requirements
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Two page cover letter outlining how you meet the essential and desirable job criteria; and
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Curriculum Vitae including two references (reference checks to occur for preferred candidate).
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📌 Associate Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 The Planning Studio
📍 New South Wales