Planner / DA Planner

Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment in Melbourne, VIC is seeking a Planner/DA Planner to join a dual-location role spanning the Gold Coast and Byron Bay offices. Salary up to $80k + super, hybrid working arrangements, and part-time options (3–4 days/week) are available.

The role covers SE Queensland and Northern NSW, with opportunities across residential, commercial, industrial, and community projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience as a Town Planner
• Familiarity with the QLD and/or NSW planning framework
• Experience in consultancy or local government
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad client base rather than being sector-focused
• Collaborate across both QLD and NSW planning systems
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
• Option for part-time (3–4 days per week)

Skills

Town Planner

Planning frameworks

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

$80,000 - $80,000 a year

Hybrid

4mo ago , from Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment

• Gold Coast & Byron Bay (flexible, dual-office role)
• Private Consultancy
• Salary up to circa $80k + super – negotiable depending on the candidate.

A well-established private planning consultancy is seeking a Planner / DA Planner to join their team in a unique dual-location role spanning the Gold Coast and Byron Bay offices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine professional growth with a coastal lifestyle, working across two dynamic regions.

Why This Role?

• Split your time between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay offices
• Work on projects across SE Queensland and Northern NSW
• Enjoy a flexible, lifestyle-focused role with variety in both work and location
• Be part of a close-knit team supported by three experienced Directors

Key Project Areas

You’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of developments, including:

• Residential: boutique developments, hotels, student accommodation
• Commercial: shopping centres, childcare centres
• Industrial: warehouses and industrial developments
• Community: disability housing
• Subdivisions and greenfield developments

About the Role

• Work across a broad client base rather than being sector-focused
• Collaborate across both QLD and NSW planning systems
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available
• Option for part-time (3–4 days per week)

About You

• 1–3 years’ experience as a Town Planner
• Familiarity with the QLD and/or NSW planning framework
• Experience in consultancy or local government
• Strong communication and organisational skills

The role is ideal for those with 1-3 years’ experience as a Town Planner within the QLD/ NSW Planning system. We are open to candidates from either consulting or government background, and we are also open to consider candidates looking for part time arrangements (3-4 days/week).

Salaries range from $65k – $80k + super but negotiable depending on the candidate. Hybrid/flexible working arrangements can also be negotiated with the right candidate.

For more information, please contact:

• Rebecca Swincer at Planned Resources on 0451 118 *** or email ***************@plannedresources.com.au
• Leo Liemesak at Planned Resources on 0450 911 *** or email ************@plannedresources.com.au