Senior Town Planner

Taylors Development Strategists; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home or office

Diversity and inclusion commitments

Job summary

Taylors Development Strategists in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Town Planner to provide high-quality statutory and strategic planning advice across residential, commercial, government, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout Melbourne and Victoria.

You will own your project portfolio, lead complex Planning Permit Applications, engage with clients and councils, mentor junior staff and contribute to business development in a truly flexible workplace.

Qualifications

• Significant Victorian planning experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex planning projects.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of complex statutory and strategic planning projects across Melbourne and Victoria.
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice and interpretation of Victorian planning schemes.
• Prepare, lodge and manage Planning Permit Applications and Planning Scheme Amendments.
• Mentor and support junior planners and contribute to team development.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management and proposals.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Here at Taylors, we pride ourselves on fostering aculture of belonging, growth, innovationand providing you with every opportunity to contribute to both business and personal success. We bring our full selves to work each day and work alongside extremely talented, supportive and dedicated teams.

We are atruly flexible workplacewhere you can choose to work from home or the office.

This isn't a full list of course...we feel we have a lot to offer you!

Role Snapshot

Our Senior Town Planners provide high-quality statutory and strategic planning advice to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, government, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout Melbourne and Victoria.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take ownership of your project portfolio, providing expert planning advice, managing complex projects and acting as a trusted adviser to clients. You will work with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating with Team Managers, Directors, planners, architects, consultants and other project stakeholders.

The role provides an opportunity to lead projects from initial concept and feasibility through to planning approval, including complex Planning Permit Applications, Planning Scheme Amendments, appeals and VCAT matters.

How You Will Contribute

Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of complex statutory and strategic planning projects across Melbourne and Victoria, from initial feasibility through to approval.

Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice, including preliminary advice, development feasibility, planning strategy and interpretation of Victorian planning schemes.

Prepare, lodge and manage Planning Permit Applications, Planning Scheme Amendments, amended plans, conditions, appeals and related statutory processes.

Manage relationships and negotiations with clients, Councils, referral authorities, consultants and other stakeholders to achieve positive planning outcomes.

Prepare expert evidence and represent clients at VCAT, Planning Panels, Council meetings and other relevant forums.

Identify planning risks and opportunities and develop practical strategies to resolve complex planning issues.

Mentor and support junior and intermediate planners, contributing to technical quality and team development.

Contribute to business development, client relationship management, proposals and other initiatives that support the growth of the planning team.

Our Ideal Person

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning and Development, or an equivalent relevant qualification, with significant Victorian planning experience.

Strong knowledge of Victorian planning legislation, the Victorian Planning Provisions, planning schemes and statutory processes.

Demonstrated experience independently managing complex planning projects, including Planning Permit Applications and ideally Planning Scheme Amendments.

Experience with VCAT matters, Planning Panels, Council negotiations and stakeholder engagement.

Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused planning advice.

Strong client management and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and budgets.

Ability to interpret architectural, engineering, landscape and development plans and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to work autonomously and mentor less experienced planners.

At Taylors, we're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We actively seek to collaborate with individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals of all ages and genders and minority groups. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. Our commitment to DEI is woven into the fabric of our culture, and together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives.

About Taylors

Here at Taylors, we are a leading development consultancy recognised in our industry for providing first class outcomes to our client base across the infrastructure, urban development and built environment markets for nearly 60 years. Built on a foundation of relationships, innovation and expertise we have a team of over 170 talented professionals delivering outcomes to our communities across Town Planning, Urban Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Project Management and Corporate Services.