Principal Town Planner

Beveridge Williams & Co; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Beveridge Williams is seeking a Principal Town Planner to lead complex planning projects in Western Sydney, with a focus on delivering sustainable outcomes and strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will guide junior planners, coordinate consultants, and provide strategic planning advice to Councils and developers while ensuring timely, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning required.
• 10+ years’ experience in development, consultancy or related planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation, policy frameworks and approvals processes.
• Experience managing complex planning projects and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to undertake and interpret technical planning assessments and analyses.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance when working with clients, Councils, consultants, colleagues and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior planners to develop skills and professional capability.
• Collaborate within a team to provide high-quality planning advice, advocacy and project support.
• Represent clients at hearings, meetings and consultation forums.
• Manage projects and deliver planning outcomes for clients.
• Provide clear direction on planning pathways, approvals and project progress.
• Coordinate consultants and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Deliver quality outcomes within budgets and timeframes.
• Provide strategic planning advice to support development proposals and key projects.
• Assist with proposals, tenders, and business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Town planning

Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Principal Town Planner – Western Sydney (Oran Park)

Join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering innovative and sustainable communities.

Beveridge Williams is a proudly Australian-owned, multidisciplinary development and infrastructure consultancy recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes across surveying, civil engineering, traffic and transport engineering, town planning, urban design, environmental engineering, and landscape architecture.

With a passionate team of more than 39 town planners across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, we bring extensive experience, diverse capability, and a collaborative approach to every project. Our planners are located across 11 of our 14 offices, providing an established regional presence and strong connections with local communities.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Town Planner to join our growing team. This role will suit a motivated planning professional who enjoys delivering innovative design solutions, achieving positive development outcomes, and contributing to the creation of sustainable communities.

This opportunity is ideally based at our Western Sydney (Oran Park) office.

About the Role

As a Principal Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing complex planning projects, providing strategic advice, building strong client relationships, and supporting the growth and development of our planning team.

You will be responsible for:

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Providing leadership and guidance when working with clients, Councils, consultants, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners to develop their skills and professional capability.
• Collaborating within a team environment to provide high-quality planning advice, advocacy, and project support.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Representing Beveridge Williams’ clients at hearings, meetings, and consultation forums.
• Managing projects and delivering planning outcomes on behalf of clients.
• Providing clear direction and advice to clients, Councils, and project teams regarding planning pathways, approvals, and project progress.

Project Delivery

• Managing a range of planning applications from inception through to approval.
• Coordinating consultants and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Delivering quality outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Providing strategic planning advice to support development proposals and key projects.
• Assisting with proposals, tenders, and business development opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced planning professional who brings:

• A recognised Degree qualification in Town Planning.
• Ideally 10+ years’ experience within the development industry, consultancy, or a related planning environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of NSW planning legislation, policy frameworks, and approval processes.
• Experience managing complex planning projects and stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to undertake and interpret technical planning assessments and analyses.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Beveridge Williams?

At Beveridge Williams, our culture is what sets us apart. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and engaging workplace where our people can thrive.

• Career progression opportunities and professional development support.
• A modern hybrid working environment.
• A collaborative team culture that values innovation and initiative.
• Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Program and paid maternity and paternity leave.

Beveridge Williams is an Equal Opportunity and Gender Equality Employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.