Job Description

McArthur is seeking an experienced Manager - Precinct & Place to join a major Australian Government transport infrastructure program during a significant development and planning phase.

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This is a 12-month contract with the potential for a further 12-month extension , offering the opportunity to contribute to major station, precinct, land-use and place outcomes within a complex, nationally significant infrastructure environment.

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The role can be based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra , with hybrid working arrangements available.

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McArthur is seeking an experienced Manager - Precinct & Place to join a major Australian Government transport infrastructure program during a significant development and planning phase.

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This is a 12-month contract with the potential for a further 12-month extension , offering the opportunity to contribute to major station, precinct, land-use and place outcomes within a complex, nationally significant infrastructure environment.

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The role can be based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra , with hybrid working arrangements available.

The opportunity n
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Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will support the planning, development and coordination of station precincts and surrounding place outcomes.

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You will work across strategic planning, urban design, placemaking, public realm, land use and development investigations, while coordinating closely with government stakeholders, consultants and technical advisers.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- coordinating precinct and place activities across a major transport infrastructure program
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- supporting station and precinct planning, urban design, placemaking, public realm and activation outcomes
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- undertaking and coordinating strategic land-use planning and development investigations
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- contributing to future station planning and precinct strategies
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- supporting design excellence and formal design review processes
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- coordinating multidisciplinary planning, urban design, property, development and technical advisers
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- reviewing planning, design and technical material and consolidating consultant inputs
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- working closely with Commonwealth, State and local government stakeholders
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- coordinating engagement with councils, landowners, developers and other key stakeholders
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- supporting alignment between precinct planning, property, transport, design and infrastructure outcomes
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- managing schedules, actions, deliverables, risks, issues and project dependencies
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- preparing clear briefings, governance papers, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
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The confirmed position specifically covers station design, urban design, placemaking, public realm, strategic land use, design excellence and multidisciplinary adviser coordination. PD EL1 Manager Precinct Place …

About you n
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We are looking for an experienced precinct planner, urban planner, urban designer or place professional who can operate confidently within a complex government or major-project workplace.

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You will ideally bring:

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- a degree in urban and regional planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, property, development or a related discipline
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- demonstrated experience in precinct planning,



strategic land use, urban design, placemaking, property development or major infrastructure
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- experience working on station precincts, transport infrastructure, transit-oriented development or major urban development
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- a strong understanding of integrated land-use, planning, design and place outcomes
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- experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and technical advisers
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- demonstrated experience working within or closely with Commonwealth or State Government agencies
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- experience navigating complex government stakeholder environments, including councils, planning authorities and infrastructure agencies
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- the ability to review technical and design information and turn it into clear, practical advice
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- strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement and written communication skills
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- the ability to manage competing priorities, project deliverables, risks, schedules and governance requirements.
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Previous Federal or State Government experience, or substantial experience delivering major projects for government clients, will be highly regarded.

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Experience in design excellence, design review, station precinct development, master planning, strategic land-use planning or transit-oriented development will also be highly regarded.

Contract details n
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- 12-month initial contract
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- Potential extension of up to a further 12 months
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- 37.5 hours per week
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- Proposed commencement in November 2026
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- Locations available in North Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra
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- Hybrid working arrangements
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- Some project-related travel may be required
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- Australian citizenship is mandatory
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- National Police Check required
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- No existing security clearance is required
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📌 Manager - Precinct & Place (Sydney)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Sydney