Senior Planner

seek.com.au; Willoughby; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Projects is seeking a Senior Planner to join a dynamic planning consultancy. The role involves delivering a range of NSW planning projects, mentoring peers, and collaborating with clients in a hybrid work environment spanning home and Chatswood CBD.

You will apply 5–8 years of planning experience across education, health, housing and development to advise councils and developers, while growing your professional profile through training and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or near-qualified in Town Planning or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the NSW Planning system.
• Ability to work in a team and liaise with clients, government and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of projects to completion and manage client/authority expectations.
• Review site constraints, development opportunities and permissibility.
• Prepare planning advice and provide planning services for NSW projects.
• Understand procedures and requirements of councils and state agencies.
• Prepare planning documents (DDA, SEEs, MRs, RES, SIPs, Planning Proposals).
• Interact with clients, agencies, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attend, lead and record meetings with clients and government authorities.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EPM Projects is seeking to fill a planning consultancy role, and is looking for a driven, dynamic and passionate individual to be part of a hybrid-model team with genuine career development opportunities and competitive salary options. Our projects range from state significant and major projects, to planning proposals, regional/local development, and planning pathway advice, for public, private and not-for-profit clients.

Planners from outside of the greater Sydney region within NSW are encouraged to apply, and will be well supported in this flexible team that embraces digital work environments. We want the job to work for you!

You will be part of a team that looks after the client and looks after each other, within a supportive growth environment.

The Company:

Established in 2001, EPM Projects is a privately owned and independent consultancy with expanded services covering development management, town planning, project management, building advisory and facilities management. We have an impressive range and calibre of clients across multiple industry sectors, including education, aged care, social and affordable housing, non-profit, health, commercial and industrial, led by a highly skilled and well respected team.

With senior management actively involved, they pride themselves in maximising project outcomes for their clients through a strong commitment to innovation and team work, including informed and accurate advice.

The Position:

We are excited to be filling a planning consultancy role that could fit a range of experienced applicants. You will be:

• Involved in a range of projects as part of our team
• Attending meetings and providing advice to clients
• Receiving and providing mentoring to ensure knowledge and skills are shared
• Growing your skills through training, and collaboration with your colleagues
• Expanding your planning experience and pursuing professional interests

Experience with education, health, aged care and retirement living, and social and affordable housing development is desirable, as is experience with data centres, social impact assessment, visual impact assessment, community consultation and CPTED assessment.

We are seeking a Senior Planner with 5-8 years’ experience, who will be accountable for a variety of work, including but not limited to:

• Driving the delivery of projects to completion and managing client and authority expectations
• Reviewing site constraints, development opportunities, permissibility and other relevant factors
• Preparation of planning advice and provision of planning services for projects in NSW, including projects under local and State legislation
• Understanding, interpreting and advising on the procedures and requirements of councils and state agencies
• Preparation of planning documents including Planning Due Diligence Assessments, Statement of Environmental Effects, Modification Reports, Review of Environmental Factors, Environmental Impact Statements, Social Impact Statements, Staging Reports, Planning Proposals, and other relevant reports and assessments
• Interaction with clients, local and state agencies, consultants and other stakeholders relevant to delivering the above
• Attending, leading and recording meetings with clients and government authorities

The position will report to and work with the Planning Senior Leadership Team.

The hybrid model of the team will involve work balanced between home and office (Chatswood CBD). Planners from outside of the greater Sydney region within NSW are encouraged to apply, and will be well supported in this flexible team that embraces digital work environments, including support for travel and accommodation as required throughout the year.

The Person:

We are looking for self-motivated professionals with the following:

• Degree (or near qualified) in Town Planning or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• A good understanding of the NSW Planning system
• Ability to work within a team environment, supporting others and collaborating with others as well as being able to operate individually
• Ability to liaise with clients, government and stakeholders
• Commitment to providing a high quality service to clients
• Motivation to establish career and undertake continued professional development
• Current NSW Drivers License (Class C) (preferred)
• Australian Citizenship, Permanent Resident or holder of a visa with full working rights for Australia

Before Applying Please Note:

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Be clear in your application about your experience, your capabilities, and your career ambitions

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