About Us

Veris is a market leading national survey, spatial and planning business. With over 450 professionals working across Australia Veris combines innovative technologies with some of Australia’s best spatial experience to deliver an integrated approach to the full project life cycle, from initial planning and feasibility through to construction and beyond.

Our Opportunity The primary purpose of this position is to carry out planning activities, including project management, providing support for projects lead by senior team members and the preparation of planning documentation and applications.

The successful candidate will efficiently deliver outcomes and documents that conform to planning and legislative requirements.

This opportunity will give you exposure to greenfield and established area residential developments, commercial and industrial developments and a range of public sector projects.

The role involves

- Keeping up to date with the latest planning policies, controls and regulations
- Researching and understanding planning policies and their impact on a site or proposal
- Preparation of planning permit applications, planning scheme amendments and general planning submissions
- Liaising and negotiating with councils and referral authorities
- Prioritising, monitoring and coordinating personal workloads to meet varying deadlines
- Working effectively in a diverse and large team setting
- Maintaining and promoting the client focus of the company at all times
- Conducting research to establish the development potential of sites as part of pre-purchase due diligence
- Writing high quality reports




- Attending site inspections and client meetings
- Prepare responses to requests for quotations
- Any other duties as reasonably required

About You

- Degree in Planning or other degree as relevant
- 2-4 years’ experience
- Practical knowledge of Victorian Planning system
- Understanding of planning and environmental legislation, controls and other influencing factors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously
- Ability to conduct and understand technical analyses
- Proven experience in delivering quality results within budget and agreed time frames
- An ability to communicate effectively with all clients and stakeholders involved in the planning process
- Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
- Effective and successful delivery of client needs

Our Culture At Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, cultural background, ethnicity, national origin, ability/disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

Location

Melbourne

Job Type

Permanent / Full Time

Classification

Building & Construction

📌 Consultant - Planner (Melbourne)
🏢 Veris Australia
📍 Melbourne