Town Planner

Haste Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Town Planning is seeking a dynamic Town Planner to join their team in either Burleigh or Southern Highlands. This role offers the chance to leverage your 2-5 years of planning experience within a collaborative environment, contributing expertise to private and public sector clients and ensuring compliance with NSW legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of planning experience, ideally in consultancy or local government.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NSW planning legislation and frameworks.
• Experience in negotiation and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide statutory and strategic planning expertise to clients.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and uphold best practice standards.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of projects and clients autonomously.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree in Town Planning

Postgraduate diploma in Town Planning

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a highly regarded Town Planning and Development consultancy that is experiencing steady growth, providing a range of challenging and distinctive career opportunities.

THE ROLE

Based in either the Burleigh or Southern Highlands offices, this role offers the opportunity to contribute across all areas of the business, providing statutory and strategic planning expertise within the NSW planning framework to both private and public sector clients. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and uphold best practice standards. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this position requires demonstrated experience and the ability to work autonomously, managing a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. Your efforts will be instrumental in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the business. We are seeking highly motivated and exceptional individuals with 2-5 years of NSW-based town planning experience who are keen to join our NSW team.

ABOUT YOU

• Hold a recognized tertiary qualification in Town Planning, such as a graduate degree or a postgraduate diploma.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Possess 2-5 years of planning experience, ideally within a town planning consultancy or local government setting.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of local and state planning legislation and be knowledgeable about the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment framework.
• Exhibit strong negotiation skills and effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Experience in the NSW North Coast or Southern NSW regions is preferred.
• Show attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and manage time to meet multiple deadlines.
• Maintain a client-focused approach, demonstrating initiative and proactivity when working with clients and colleagues.

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