Senior Town Planner

Talent Partner Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working on large, complex projects

Salary range A$90K–A$150K + super

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A well-known consultancy based in Australia is seeking an Environmental & Engineering Recruitment Specialist. This mid-senior level role involves advising clients throughout the project lifecycle, from scoping to delivery. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications in Town Planning and a strong focus on client solutions. The position offers a salary range of A$90K–A$150K, along with significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude with a focus on client solutions.
• Drive for continued personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Advising significant clients from project scoping through to approval and delivery.
• Conducting constraints and opportunity analysis.
• Writing reports and submissions to obtain relevant approvals.
• Managing projects and client communications.
• Engaging with internal and external specialist consultants.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Solutions-driven focus

Statutory Planning experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning

Job description

Environmental & Engineering Recruitment Specialist

This new opportunity is part of a well‑known Hunter‑based multi‑disciplinary consultancy that has enjoyed significant growth. The role will involve advising significant clients from project scoping through to approval and delivery, including constraints and opportunity analysis, advising on approval pathways, writing reports and submissions, client communication, project management, and engaging and managing internal and external specialist consultants.

The role will be tailored based upon your current experience level, skills and career goals.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Talent Partner Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: A$90,000.00/yr – A$150,000.00/yr

Benefits

• Join a highly established team working on large, complex projects
• Salary range A$90K – A$150K + super
• Significant immediate and future career development opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Advising significant clients from project scoping through to approval and delivery
• Constraints and opportunity analysis
• Advising on approval pathways
• Writing reports and submissions to obtain all relevant approvals
• Client communication
• Project management
• Engaging and managing internal and external specialist consultants as required

The successful candidate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning
• Can‑do attitude – solutions‑driven focus for clients
• Excellent communication skills and drive for continued development
• Statutory Planning experience gained within a consulting environment
• Opportunity for long‑term success – a rare chance to grow

Contact Ben Powell on 0422 232 454 or apply now to confidentially discuss any queries. If this role is not for you, we have many other Planning and Environmental roles – let’s connect and discuss.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Environmental Services and Architecture and Planning