Senior Town Planner

MRA Consulting Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Town Planner in Sydney. This full-time, hybrid role involves leading planning projects and preparing reports, strategies, and assessments for government and private sector clients.

You will undertake site and policy analysis, develop land use plans, and coordinate input from technical specialists, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality documentation. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong capabilities in Urban Planning with experience delivering complex planning projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental impact statements.
• Broad understanding of Planning frameworks, legislation, and policy, and ability to apply these to practical project outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with government agencies and/or consultancy environments, including stakeholder engagement and report writing.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Professional membership or eligibility for membership with a relevant planning institute (e.g., PIA) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects across regional, urban, and environmental contexts.
• Prepare planning reports, strategies, and assessments for government and private sector clients.
• Undertake site and policy analysis, develop land use plans, and coordinate input from technical specialists.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and community stakeholders; contribute to submissions and policy reform initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain high-quality project documentation.

Skills

Urban Planning

Environmental Impact Statements

Planning Frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Team Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental Planning

Job description

Company Description

MRA Consulting Group is one of Australia’s leading environmental consultancy firms, specialising in business and policy reform that advances sustainable outcomes. The organization is recognized for expertise in waste, resource recovery and technology, climate change and carbon, and sustainable development. Operating nationally, MRA works closely with policy makers, business stakeholders, and community leaders to drive practical environmental reform. The company advises both small and large businesses as well as local, regional, state, and federal governments, offering diverse project exposure for team members. Joining MRA means contributing to impactful environmental and planning initiatives across Australia.

Role Description

The Senior Town Planner is a full-time role based in Sydney, NSW, with a hybrid working arrangement that allows some work from home. The role involves leading and managing planning projects across regional, urban, and environmental contexts, including preparing planning reports, strategies, and assessments for government and private sector clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include undertaking site and policy analysis, developing land use plans, coordinating input from technical specialists, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and planning frameworks. The Senior Town Planner will engage with clients, regulators, and community stakeholders, contribute to formal submissions and policy reform initiatives, and support the preparation of proposals and tenders. The position also involves mentoring junior team members, maintaining high-quality project documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement of planning methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong capabilities in Urban Planning with experience delivering complex planning projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental impact statements.
• Broad understanding of Planning frameworks, legislation, and policy, and ability to apply these to practical project outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with government agencies and/or consultancy environments, including stakeholder engagement and report writing.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Professional membership or eligibility for membership with a relevant planning institute (e.g., PIA) is highly regarded.