Associate Planning Director

Willowtree | Town Planning, Strategic Advisory & Communications; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (remote Wednesdays)

Annual remuneration review & bonus

Generous parental leave

Staff wellness contribution

Job summary

Willowtree Planning is seeking an Associate Director for the North Sydney office to lead major development projects and planning proposals. The role involves managing complex planning work, coordinating sub-consultants and providing high‑quality advice on due diligence and approvals pathways.

You will shape planning strategies, write reports, and mentor junior staff, with a strong emphasis on client service and delivering outcomes within a fast‑growing firm.

Qualifications

• You have a qualification in town planning or related discipline and substantial experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and prepare large-scale development applications and planning proposals.
• Coordinate sub-consultants and mentor technical staff.
• Attend meetings with clients, councils and panels as required.

Education

Town planning qualification

REAP qualification

Job description

Associate Planning Director Willowtree | Town Planning, Strategic Advisory & Communications Sydney, NSW, AU

Job Description

Willowtree Planning specialises in transforming development concepts and visions to living, breathing outcomes . We bridge the gap between complex and simple through teamwork, an unwavering commitment to quality and our will to win. Boasting a range of institutional and private clients, we have offices in Sydney and Brisbane.

Underpinned by an ambitious growth strategy, Willowtree Planning is looking to appoint an Associate Director in our North Sydney office.

If you want to join the A-Team, here is what we need:

• You Align with Willowtree Planning's Core Values of Team, Quality, A will to win, and Integrity;
• You have a qualification in town planning or related discipline, with approx. 10-15 years' experience;
• REAP qualified or nearing 10 years' experience working on major projects;
• You thrive on project managing complex planning projects and co-ordinate various sub-consultants;
• You have experience in providing planning due diligence advice and planning approvals pathway advice and strategies;
• You have a strong understanding of current NSW Planning legislation and recent changes to legislation;
• You have Experience in the preparation of Statements of Environmental Effects, Environmental Impact Statements and Planning Proposal documents;
• Attention to detail and proven ability to write high quality and concise advice, reports and submissions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and prepare large-scale development applications and planning proposals, namely design competitions and state significant development projects;
• Maintain research of industry and regulatory technical developments;
• Provide efficient and effective consulting services;
• Independent attendance at meetings as required including inception meetings, client meetings, council and panel meetings;
• Securing new business opportunities;
• Work closely with the executive and senior management team in the implementation of the Business's systems, processes, procedures, Quality Assurance practices and project methodologies;
• Ensure budget targets are achieve and maintained, including your direct reports;
• Mentor and manage technical staff.

With us, you can expect:

• Access to the best work, the best projects and the best clients;
• Learning, Development and mentoring programs;
• Annual remuneration review and bonus structure to reward top performance;
• Generous parental leave policy;
• Staff wellness contribution per annum;
• Flexible Working including working from home on Wednesdays;
• Value Awards to recognise employee's exceptional behaviour aligning with our values;
• The Opportunity to work closely with the MD and Director/s;
• Exposure to a range of industry events, breakfasts, lunches, presentations, B2Bs and industry working groups.