Exciting Opportunity for an Associate Town Planner – Collaborative, Dynamic Team | Career Growth | Competitive Salary

Are you ready to take the next step in your town planning career with a leading consultancy that values your growth and work-life balance? This is your chance to join an experienced, supportive team working on diverse and impactful projects that shape the future of urban development.

As an Associate Town Planner, you'll play a key role in driving development assessments, statutory planning, and long-term planning strategies for a variety of exciting projects. Reporting to the Project Director, you'll be part of a collaborative team of planning professionals, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering projects and solutions for developers, councils, and other key stakeholders.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Career Development: Learn from an experienced team and grow your skills with opportunities for career progression and mentorship.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a competitive salary of $130k plus super, with a flexible work environment that supports your well-being.
• Impactful Work: Work on a wide range of high-profile development projects that require creative, forward-thinking solutions.
• Positive Culture: Thrive in a collaborative and inclusive team environment where your input is valued and your professional growth is prioritised.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the charge on key planning projects – from taking job briefs to delegating tasks and managing deliverables.
• Mentor staff, fostering a supportive environment where your leadership can shape the next generation of planners.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and councils to ensure the success of each project.
• Provide expert advice on development proposals, navigating complex planning legislation to deliver successful outcomes.
• Review and coordinate planning documentation, ensuring high-quality submissions and reports.
• Stay at the forefront of planning trends, collaborating with consultants across various disciplines.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: Ideally 10+ years of experience in Development Assessment and Statutory Planning, with a strong understanding of local and state planning legislation.
• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to guide and mentor your team, driving project success while fostering a positive culture.
• Expertise: Experience in private consultancy and some local government would be highly advantageous.
• Passion for Planning: A solid work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering creative, practical planning solutions.

Perks & Benefits:

• Professional Growth: Continuous opportunities for career development and mentorship.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a team of passionate, experienced professionals in a supportive environment.
• Flexibility: A balanced work schedule no long hours, so you can perform at your best while enjoying your personal life.
• Competitive Salary: Offering a salary around $130k plus super, commensurate with your experience.

This is a rare opportunity to make your mark as part of a respected, high-performing team while continuing to grow your expertise in town planning. If you’re looking to join a company that values your skills, promotes work-life balance, and supports your career progression, apply today!

If you are interested in looking for other roles in Architecture/Design & Planning for the built environment. We recruit technical roles please feel free to contact us for a confidential discussion.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any role.