Senior Town Planner: Lead Projects & Client Strategy (Flexible Working)

Ascent People Insights; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Autonomy to manage projects

Job summary

Inception Planning, a Ballarat-based boutique town planning firm, is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Planner to lead a diverse portfolio from feasibility through to permit approvals and post-permit outcomes.

You will build trusted client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, coordinate consultants and stakeholders, and guide projects with technical excellence and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated planning experience, preferably in consultancy or local government.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and provide planning advice on opportunities, risks, and approvals.
• Manage planning projects from start to finish.
• Prepare planning reports, submissions and supporting documentation.
• Represent clients in discussions with councils and referral authorities.
• Coordinate consultants and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines and key deliverables.

Skills

Client relations

Project leadership

Planning advice

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Time management

Communication

Education

Town Planning / Urban Planning degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Inception Planning, a Ballarat-based boutique town planning firm, is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Planner to lead a diverse portfolio from feasibility through to permit approvals and post-permit outcomes.

You will build trusted client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, coordinate consultants and stakeholders, and guide projects with technical excellence and strong client engagement.