Senior Urban Planner

Randstad NV; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad, partnered with a strong local government client in Victoria, is seeking a Senior Urban Planner to deliver statutory and non-statutory planning outcomes. You will manage complex applications, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role offers a hybrid work model, an initial contract until the end of the year, and strong potential for extension or permanent placement.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Urban Planning or a closely related discipline.
• Experience assessing complex development proposals and knowledge of the Victorian planning system.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently assess and determine complex planning applications in line with legal obligations, statutory timeframes, and scheme requirements.
• Build cooperative relationships with permit applicants, property developers, lawyers, consultants, state government bodies, and service authorities.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive planning letters, reports, and documentation.
• Provide expert technical advice on relevant planning schemes, statutory processes, strategies, and policies.
• Represent planning matters at VCAT and other forums as required.
• Provide input into strategic planning projects to ensure smooth transitions into the development assessment stage.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and mentor less experienced planners within the department.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Tertiary degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Contract Length: Initial contract until the end of the year

Opportunity: High potential for extension or permanent placement

Are you an experienced urban planner seeking a high-impact, rewarding contract role? Randstad is currently partnering with a strong local government client to recruit a Senior Urban Planner to deliver statutory and non-statutory planning outcomes with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Senior Urban Planner

• Rate: $60.00/hr + Super

• Contract Length: Initial contract until the end of the year

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid working model

• Opportunity: High potential for extension or permanent placement

Are you an experienced urban planner seeking a high-impact, rewarding contract role? Randstad is currently partnering with a strong local government client to recruit a Senior Urban Planner to deliver statutory and non-statutory planning outcomes with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Senior Urban Planner, you will play a key role in managing and assessing complex planning applications using your strong project management skills. In this role, you will collaborate across internal and external stakeholders, contribute to strategic planning initiatives, and represent planning interests at VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal).

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently assess and determine complex planning applications in line with legal obligations, statutory timeframes, and scheme requirements.

• Build cooperative relationships with permit applicants, property developers, lawyers, consultants, state government bodies, and service authorities.

• Prepare clear, comprehensive planning letters, reports, and documentation.

• Provide expert technical advice on relevant planning schemes, statutory processes, strategies, and policies.

• Represent planning matters at VCAT and other forums as required.

• Provide input into strategic planning projects to ensure smooth transitions into the development assessment stage.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and mentor less experienced planners within the department.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Urban Planning or a closely related discipline.

• Planning Expertise: Demonstrated experience assessing complex development proposals and a solid understanding of the Victorian planning system (including Victorian Planning Provisions, ResCode, Precinct Structure Plans, and Development Contributions Plans). Growth area planning experience is highly desirable.

• Project & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing competing priorities and meeting statutory deadlines.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work constructively alongside multidisciplinary technical experts.

• Problem-Solving Skills: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to identifying and resolving planning issues early in the application process.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.