Senior Planner

Indigeco Pty Ltd; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd in NSW is seeking a Senior Planner to review and assess planning initiatives impacting a large property portfolio. You will focus on strategic planning, rezonings, policy review, and due diligence to support development opportunities.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, a 12-month contract with potential extension, and the chance to provide expert planning advice across government, councils, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in planning or related discipline.
• Experience in strategic planning, including proposals, rezonings, and policy development.
• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation and policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review planning proposals, rezonings and strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide planning advice to government agencies, councils and stakeholders.
• Review NSW planning policies and assess impact on development opportunities.
• Undertake site-specific planning due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Analyse planning legislation and policy frameworks.
• Prepare reports and strategic planning recommendations.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams and external stakeholders to support outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Planning proposals

Rezonings

Land use planning

Policy development

Policy review

Analytical skills

Research skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Law, or a related discipline

Job description

Location: Parramatta Square, NSW
Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
Rate: $77.80 - $85.74 per hour + Super
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Hours: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)

Location: Parramatta Square, NSW
Contract: Initial 12-Month Contract (potential extension)
Rate: $77.80 - $85.74 per hour + Super
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, up to 5 days per fortnight from home (Tuesdays and Thursdays in office)
Hours: 38 hours per week (7.6 hours per day)

Senior Planner

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Planner to join a strategic planning team responsible for reviewing and assessing planning initiatives that impact a large and diverse property portfolio across New South Wales.

This role sits within a small, collaborative team and focuses on strategic planning activities, including planning proposals, rezonings, policy review, and site-specific planning due diligence. The successful candidate will provide expert planning advice and assess the impact of planning reforms, policies, and development opportunities on land and property assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess planning proposals, rezonings, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide planning advice on proposals led by government agencies, local councils, and internal stakeholders.
• Review State and Local Government planning policies and assess their potential impacts on future development opportunities.
• Undertake site-specific planning due diligence and feasibility assessments relating to planning controls and development potential.
• Analyse planning legislation, environmental planning instruments, and policy frameworks.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and strategic planning advice for stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic planning initiatives as required.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support planning outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Law, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, including:
  • Planning proposals
  • Rezonings
  • Strategic land use planning
  • Planning policy development and review
• Strong understanding of NSW planning legislation and planning frameworks.
• Experience assessing the impact of planning controls and policies on development outcomes.
• Strong analytical, research, report writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience in development assessment (DA) functions.
• Exposure to government or private sector planning environments.
• Experience undertaking planning due diligence for complex land or property portfolios.
• Architectural or related built-environment background complemented by planning experience.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3-4+ years' experience in strategic planning and policy-related work, with a strong background in planning proposals and rezoning activities. Candidates with a combination of strategic planning and development assessment experience are encouraged to apply.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current White Card.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Ability to provide two recent professional references.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a Fit2Work check and confidentiality documentation.

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on significant strategic planning and property-related projects across New South Wales.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.