Job Description

Orion Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planner to join our expanding Planning & Development team.

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This is not a traditional planning role focused solely on assessment reports and applications. We are looking for a planner who enjoys managing projects, working directly with clients and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes across development, infrastructure, government and strategic planning projects throughout NSW.

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As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in leading project delivery, providing trusted planning advice and helping grow one of NSW's most dynamic multidisciplinary consultancies.

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Whether you are currently working in a consultancy, local government or government agency, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your experience across a diverse project portfolio while working alongside planners, engineers, surveyors, project managers and technical specialists.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the Planning Director, you will lead the delivery of planning and project management services across a varied portfolio of projects.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Managing planning approvals and project delivery from inception through to completion.
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- Preparing and reviewing planning reports, Statements of Environmental Effects (SEE), Review of Environmental Factors (REF), planning advice, due diligence reports and strategic planning documentation.
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- Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
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- Managing project scope, programs, budgets and client expectations.
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- Providing strategic planning advice to private sector, infrastructure and government clients.
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- Identifying project risks and developing practical solutions.
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- Supporting business development activities and preparing fee proposals.
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- Mentoring junior planners and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Planning team.
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About You

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We are looking for someone who combines solid technical planning skills with project management capability and commercial awareness.

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You will ideally have:

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- A degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
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- Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
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- Approximately 5-10+ years' planning experience.
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- Solid knowledge of the NSW planning system, legislation and approvals pathways.
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- Experience managing planning projects, programs, budgets and client relationships.
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- Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
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- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
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- The ability to build trusted relationships with clients, government agencies and project teams.
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Experience across development approvals, strategic planning, infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary consultancy environments will be highly regarded.

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Employee Benefits

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- Flexible workplace with a range of options
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- Paid parental leave
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- Generous leave including birthday leave, flexible public holidays, purchased leave
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- Employee discounts on health insurance, energy, novated leasing and retail
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- Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support (EAP)
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- Individual development plans and mentoring
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- Regular team events, celebrations and social activities
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Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

📌 Senior Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 Orion Vape Store
📍 New South Wales