Senior Technical Director – Urban & Regional Planning

GHD; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – Planner to join our WA Environment Business Group. You will lead technical delivery across diverse urban and regional planning projects, ensuring fit-for-purpose outcomes, quality and compliance, while building strong client relationships and pursuing new work.

With 10+ years in urban/regional planning, you will guide a high-performing team, mentor staff, and collaborate with government and private sector clients to drive growth and community impact in

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in an urban or regional planning environment.
• Experience delivering major projects in Western Australia.
• Strong knowledge of WA planning system, policy frameworks and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategy across a portfolio of urban and regional planning projects.
• Act as Technical Director/reviewer on complex planning deliverables with a focus on quality and compliance.
• Lead client relationships, pursue work, and contribute to proposals and technical assessments.
• Support growth of the Planning team through mentoring, supervision and training.
• Engage with government agencies, clients, sub-consultants and stakeholders to uplift capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Mentoring and training

Public sector experience

WA planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

GHD is seeking a Technical Director – Planner to join our WA Environment Business Group. You will lead technical delivery across diverse urban and regional planning projects, ensuring fit-for-purpose outcomes, quality and compliance, while building strong client relationships and pursuing new work.

With 10+ years in urban/regional planning, you will guide a high-performing team, mentor staff, and collaborate with government and private sector clients to drive growth and community impact in