We are looking for a motivated and experienced planning professional who embodies our vision of providing a comprehensive development and planning service with professionalism and integrity. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating quality planning outcomes, be well organised, be committed to delivering for our clients. They will enjoy working and mentoring in a team environment and be looking for a defined career path to a broader leadership role within the business.

Why work for us?

HDB Town Planning and Design is a long-established boutique consultancy specialising in town planning, urban design, and engineering with our staff having over 100 years if combined industry experience. With a strong focus in the Hunter Region, we work across multiple sectors (residential, industrial, extractive industry, educational establishments, seniors living, etc.) to help deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

We are a specialist development and planning consultancy located in Central Maitland, just a five-minute walk to Maitland Train Station, with services to Newcastle every 30 minutes.

The Role The role will include:

- Lead and mentor planning colleagues.
- Prepare a range of planning documents and reports, including Site Assessments, Statements of Environmental Effects, Planning Proposals, and Environmental Impact Assessments.
- Managing and delivering a range of state and regionally significant projects.
- Liaise with other technical professionals (engineers, ecologists, heritage consultants).
- Managing projects to meet deadlines.
- Establishing and maintaining client relationships.
- Being part of the senior management team and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.





To be successful in the role, you will require:

- An advanced working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
- Substantiative experience working within the New South Wales planning system.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering complex projects.
- Hold or be working towards Registered Planner status with PIA.
- Robust organisational, communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
- A passion for delivering outcomes for clients.
- Well-developed leadership skills.
- Business development acumen.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Other desirable skills include:

- Urban design experience.
- Experience/proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience working in the private sector/consulting.

If this excites you, we would like to hear from you!

In return, we offer:

- Remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- A visible career pathway to a senior leadership role.
- Market rate salary packaging options.
- Varied and challenging projects.
- Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working options are available.
- Opportunity to grow and develop under the guidance of senior staff with a collective 100 years of industry experience.
- A welcoming and supportive workplace.
- A centrally located Maitland office.

Written applications, including your CV, should be emailed to Natalie Stafford at ••••@hdb.com.au, or apply online via Indeed. Enquiries should be directed to our Director, Kerry Nichols, on 02 •••• •682. The closing date for applications is 1st December 2026.

Pay: $60.00 – $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Principal Planner/Senior Town Planner (Maitland)
🏢 HDB Town Planning u0026 Design
📍 Maitland