Lead major NSW projects, grow client relationships, mentor teams and play a key role in business growth.Associate Director | Planning & Development Advisory An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced planning professional to join a highly regarded planning and development consultancy in a leadership capacity.

This role is ideal for an established Principal Planner, Associate or emerging Associate Director looking to take the next step in their career and gain broader exposure to leadership, business development and strategic decision-making.

Working alongside a respected leadership team, you will play a key role in delivering complex planning and development projects while contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the business.

The OpportunityYou will lead a diverse portfolio of projects including:

- Planning proposals and rezoning
- Major development applications
- Strategic planning and policy initiatives
- Development advisory services
- Urban renewal and masterplanned community projects
- Land use and transport planning projects
- Expert planning advice and reporting

You will serve as a trusted advisor to developers, landowners, government agencies and multidisciplinary project teams, taking ownership of project delivery, commercial outcomes and client relationships.

Why You'll Want This Role

- Genuine pathway to senior leadership
- Opportunity to influence business strategy and direction




- Strong autonomy and project ownership
- High level of client engagement and industry exposure
- Lead and mentor a high-performing planning team
- Diverse and complex project portfolio
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration package

About YouYou will likely bring:

- Significant experience in a planning consultancy or state government environment
- Robust knowledge of the NSW planning system
- Proven success managing major projects and client relationships
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing planning teams
- Strong commercial acumen and business development capability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
- A passion for delivering high-quality planning outcomes

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional seeking a leadership role where they can influence projects, people and business outcomes while helping shape some of NSW's most significant development and planning initiatives.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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