McArthur is seeking an experienced

Manager - Precinct & Place

to join a major Australian Government transport infrastructure program during a significant development and planning phase.

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.

The role can be based in

North Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra , with hybrid working arrangements available.

McArthur is seeking an experienced

Manager - Precinct & Place

to join a major Australian Government transport infrastructure program during a significant development and planning phase.

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.

The role can be based in

North Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra , with hybrid working arrangements available.

The opportunity

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

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

coordinating precinct and place activities across a major transport infrastructure program

supporting station and precinct planning, urban design, placemaking,



public realm and activation outcomes

undertaking and coordinating strategic land-use planning and development investigations

contributing to future station planning and precinct strategies

supporting design excellence and formal design review processes

coordinating multidisciplinary planning, urban design, property, development and technical advisers

reviewing planning, design and technical material and consolidating consultant inputs

working closely with Commonwealth, State and local government stakeholders

coordinating engagement with councils, landowners, developers and other key stakeholders

supporting alignment between precinct planning, property, transport, design and infrastructure outcomes

managing schedules, actions, deliverables, risks, issues and project dependencies

preparing clear briefings, governance papers, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

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

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 setting.

You will ideally bring:

a degree in

urban and regional planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, property, development or a related discipline

demonstrated experience in

precinct planning, strategic land use, urban design, placemaking, property development or major infrastructure

experience working on

station precincts, transport infrastructure, transit-oriented development or major urban development

a strong understanding of integrated land-use, planning, design and place outcomes

experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and technical advisers

demonstrated experience working

within or closely with Commonwealth or State Government agencies

experience navigating complex government stakeholder environments, including councils, planning authorities and infrastructure agencies

the ability to review technical and design information and turn it into clear, practical advice

strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement and written communication skills

the ability to manage competing priorities, project deliverables, risks, schedules and governance requirements.

Previous Federal or State Government experience, or substantial experience delivering major projects for government clients, will be highly regarded.

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

12-month initial contract

Potential extension of up to a fur

📌 Manager - Precinct & Place (Sydney)
🏢 Mcarthur
📍 Sydney