Location:
Parramatta Square, NSW
Contract:
Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
Rate:
$***** - $***** per hour + Super
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Hours:
38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
Location:
Parramatta Square, NSW
Contract:
Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
Rate:
$***** - $***** per hour + Super
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Hours:
38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
Senior Planner
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
Senior Planner
to join a strategic planning team responsible for reviewing and assessing planning initiatives that impact a large and diverse property portfolio across New South Wales.
This role sits within a small, collaborative team and focuses on strategic planning activities, including planning proposals, rezonings, policy review, and site-specific planning due diligence. The successful candidate will provide expert planning advice and assess the impact of planning reforms, policies, and development opportunities on land and property assets.
Key Responsibilities
Review and assess planning proposals, rezonings, and strategic planning initiatives.
Provide planning advice on proposals led by government agencies, local councils, and internal stakeholders.
Review State and Local Government planning policies and assess their potential impacts on future development opportunities.
Undertake site-specific planning due diligence and feasibility assessments relating to planning controls and development potential.
Analyse planning legislation, environmental planning instruments, and policy frameworks.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and strategic planning advice for stakeholders.




Contribute to special projects and strategic planning initiatives as required.
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support planning outcomes.
Essential Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in
Town Planning
, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Law, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in
strategic planning
, including:
Planning proposals
Rezonings
Strategic land use planning
Planning policy development and review
Strong understanding of
NSW planning legislation
and planning frameworks.
Experience assessing the impact of planning controls and policies on development outcomes.
Strong analytical, research, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Highly Regarded
Experience in development assessment (DA) functions.
Exposure to government or private sector planning environments.
Experience undertaking planning due diligence for complex land or property portfolios.
Architectural or related built-environment background complemented by planning experience.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have approximately
3-4+ years' experience
in strategic planning and policy-related work, with a strong background in planning proposals and rezoning activities. Candidates with a combination of strategic planning and development assessment experience are encouraged to apply.
Mandatory Requirements
Current White Card.
Current Driver's Licence.
Ability to provide two recent professional references.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a Fit2Work check and confidentiality documentation.
What's on Offer
Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to work on significant strategic planning and property-related projects across New South Wales.
Collaborative and supportive team workplace.
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