TOWN PLANNER

Amey Australia; Albury City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Flexible work

Birthday leave

Study support

Parental leave top-ups

Wellbeing allowance

Diverse projects

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Amey Australia in Albury is seeking a Town Planner to support the delivery of planning and development projects across the Riverina, working with senior planners and clients.

You will prepare planning documentation, engage stakeholders, manage deliverables, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance with planning frameworks and timelines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning / Town Planning or related discipline.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, development assessment, and approval processes.
• Understanding of strategic and statutory planning principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Motivated and proactive approach to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning reports, assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to strategic and statutory planning projects.
• Manage project deliverables and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, councils, state agencies, and approval authorities.
• Assist with development applications and planning approvals.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and project documentation.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, environmental, and surveying teams.
• Support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and planning frameworks.
• Participate in stakeholder consultation and community engagement activities as required

Skills

Urban Planning

Driver's Licence

Planning Legislation

Statutory Planning

Comm Skills

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Education

Urban Planning Degree

Tools

GIS

Job description

Help Shape Communities Across the Riverina

Amey Australia is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join our growing Riverina team in Albury. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of development, infrastructure, environmental, and planning projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Whether you're preparing planning reports, managing approvals, engaging with stakeholders, or supporting project delivery, you'll play a key role in helping create sustainable and thriving communities across the region.

About the Role

As a Town Planner, you will work closely with senior planners, technical specialists, and clients to support the successful delivery of planning and development projects across a variety of sectors.

You will be responsible for preparing planning documentation, liaising with stakeholders, managing project deliverables, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects that exceed client expectations for quality, professionalism, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare planning reports, assessments, and supporting documentation

• Contribute to strategic and statutory planning projects

• Manage project deliverables and deadlines

• Liaise with clients, councils, state agencies, and approval authorities

• Assist with development applications and planning approvals

• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and project documentation

• Work collaboratively with engineering, environmental, and surveying teams

• Support the delivery of multidisciplinary projects

• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and planning frameworks

• Participate in stakeholder consultation and community engagement activities as required

About You

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Town Planning, or a related discipline

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

• Knowledge of planning legislation, development assessment, and approval processes

• Understanding of strategic and statutory planning principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities

• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability

• Motivated and proactive approach to professional development

Desirable

• Relevant industry memberships (PIA or equivalent)

• GIS experience or willingness to develop GIS capabilities

• Experience preparing planning reports and development applications

• Knowledge of environmental planning frameworks and legislation

The Team

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive Riverina team that values professional development, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.

Working alongside planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and surveyors, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of projects and enjoy opportunities to grow your skills in a multidisciplinary environment. Our leaders are approachable, supportive, and committed to helping our people succeed.

Why Join Amey Australia?

We are committed to supporting our people at every stage of their career and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits Include

• Ongoing mentoring and career development support

• Flexible working arrangements

• Additional day of leave on your birthday each year

• Study assistance to support further education and professional development

• Paid parental leave top-ups

• Annual wellbeing allowance to support your health and lifestyle

• Diverse range of planning, infrastructure, and development projects

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning and technical specialists

• Long-term career opportunities within a growing national consultancy

About Amey Australia

Formerly known as Premise, Amey Australia is a multidisciplinary consultancy with more than 200 employees across Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia.

Our team delivers integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. In July 2025, Premise became part of Amey, a leading UK consultancy providing full lifecycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Today, as Amey Australia, we combine strong local expertise and long-standing client relationships with the resources and opportunities of a global organisation, positioning us for continued growth and success.