Job Description
Location: Parramatta Square, NSW
n Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
n Rate: $***** - $***** per hour + Super
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
n Hours: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
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Location: Parramatta Square, NSW
n Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
n Rate: $***** - $***** per hour + Super
n Work Arrangement: Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
n Hours: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)
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Senior Planner
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About the Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Review and assess planning proposals, rezonings, and strategic planning initiatives.
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Provide planning advice on proposals led by government agencies, local councils, and internal stakeholders.
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Review State and Local Government planning policies and assess their potential impacts on future development opportunities.
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Undertake site-specific planning due diligence and feasibility assessments relating to planning controls and development potential.
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Analyse planning legislation, environmental planning instruments, and policy frameworks.
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Prepare reports, recommendations, and strategic planning advice for stakeholders.
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Contribute to special projects and strategic planning initiatives as required.
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Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support planning outcomes.
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Essential Skills & Experience
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Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Law, or a related discipline.
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Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, including:n
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Planning proposals
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Rezonings
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Strategic land use planning
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Planning policy development and review
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Strong understanding of NSW planning legislation and planning frameworks.
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Experience assessing the impact of planning controls and policies on development outcomes.
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Strong analytical, research, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Highly Regarded
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Experience in development assessment (DA) functions.
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Exposure to government or private sector planning environments.
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Experience undertaking planning due diligence for complex land or property portfolios.
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Architectural or related built-environment background complemented by planning experience.
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Candidate Profile
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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.
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Mandatory Requirements
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Current White Card.
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Current Driver's Licence.
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Ability to provide two recent professional references.
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Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a Fit2Work check and confidentiality documentation.
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What's on Offer
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Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
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Hybrid working arrangements.
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Opportunity to work on significant strategic planning and property-related projects across Recent South Wales.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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