Planning & Approvals Lead, AI Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Sharon AI, Inc; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

EAP

Referral program

Employee of the month

Global footprint

Job summary

Sharon AI, Inc. is seeking a Planning & Approvals Manager to navigate planning, environmental and regulatory pathways for AI infrastructure projects in Australia.

You will drive strategies from site assessment to construction readiness and coordinate with consultants and authorities. The role requires a degree in planning or related field, a proven track record in securing approvals, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning, urban planning, environmental science, property, engineering or related discipline with proven work experience.
• Proven track record securing complex planning and regulatory approvals for major infrastructure, energy or property developments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian planning frameworks, environmental legislation and approval pathways (SSD/DA/CDC/EPA licensing).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with government authorities and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and approvals strategies for AI infrastructure and related developments.
• Manage statutory approval pathways including SSD, DA, CDC and EPA licensing requirements.
• Coordinate planning consultants, environmental specialists and advisers to deliver assessments and approvals on schedule.
• Build relationships with councils, regulators and community stakeholders, guiding consultation processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning approvals

Regulatory compliance

Project delivery

Communication skills

Education

Degree in town planning

Job description

Sharon AI, Inc. is seeking a Planning & Approvals Manager to navigate planning, environmental and regulatory pathways for AI infrastructure projects in Australia.

You will drive strategies from site assessment to construction readiness and coordinate with consultants and authorities. The role requires a degree in planning or related field, a proven track record in securing approvals, and excellent stakeholder engagement.