Planning Applications Specialist

Outsourcey; Philippines; Remote; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

HR function shaping

Growth opportunities

Team leadership exposure

Job summary

Outsourcey in the Philippines is seeking a planning support specialist to join our team. You will prepare planning applications, manage end-to-end lodgement via council portals, and keep records up to date.

Candidates should have 2.5+ years in town planning support or planning administration, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple applications.

Qualifications

• Min 2.5 years’ experience in town planning support, planning administration, or similar role.
• Exposure to council / development application processes (Australia preferred).
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience managing documentation-heavy workflows and interpreting planning guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile planning and development applications for council submission.
• Manage end-to-end application lodgement processes via relevant council portals.
• Coordinate and organise supporting documentation (plans, reports, certificates).
• Track and manage application timelines, approvals, and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of applications, correspondence, and approvals.
• Assist in drafting basic planning reports, statements, and documentation.
• Support compliance with local planning regulations and requirements.
• Maintain and update project trackers and reporting dashboards.
• Assist with client updates and status reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve application workflows and documentation processes.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Online council portals

Job description

Outsourcey in the Philippines is seeking a planning support specialist to join our team. You will prepare planning applications, manage end-to-end lodgement via council portals, and keep records up to date.

Candidates should have 2.5+ years in town planning support or planning administration, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple applications.