Flexible Hours & WFH; Generous bonuses; Regular social days out; Ongoing training and mentor programs; Diverse projects exposure; Awesome team.
Senior Planning Consultant
* Salary $110,000 - $130,000 + Superannuation + Bonus
* Work from home (2 x days per week)
* Flexible leave arrangements supporting work-life balance
* Regular social events and team activities
* Access to industry events
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Quarterly incentive events and experiences
* Broad exposure across planning disciplines
* Performance bonuses paid at EOFY
* Christmas bonuses based on performance
* Training in Business development exposure and BD incentives
* Training specific to mentoring juniors and stakeholder engagement
A highly regarded planning and development advisory consultancy based in Sydney is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant circa 3-5 years of professional experience to join their growing team.
The consultancy is a specialist urban planning and development advisory practice delivering both strategic and statutory planning services across Greater Sydney, the Hunter Region and NSW more broadly. Working with both public and private sector clients, the team focuses on connecting people, policy and place to achieve practical, well‐considered outcomes in the built environment.
The Role
The Senior Planning Consultant will work closely with junior staff across a broad mix of projects, from early strategic advice through to complex development approvals. The role offers genuine responsibility, hands‐on experience, and exposure to multiple planning frameworks.
Consultancy & Technical Planning
* Providing urban planning advice across a range of sectors and project types within the NSW planning system
* Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning documentation, including:
o Stakeholder Engagement
o Statements of Environmental Effects
o Planning proposals and rezoning
o Environmental Impact Statements
o Clause 4.6 variation requests
o Complying development advice
o Design competition reports
o Reviews of Environmental Factors and legal briefs
o Ensuring accuracy, clarity and professional presentation across all deliverables
Project & Stakeholder Support
* Supporting senior planners and directors in client and government stakeholder interactions
* Assisting with project tracking, coordination and deadline management
* Exposure to project management and due diligence processes
Business Development & Professional Growth
* Assisting with the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions
* Supporting client relationship management through the delivery of a high standard of service
* Opportunity to gain structured exposure to business development and consultancy operations
* Mentoring‐focused and supportive of all staff
* Highly collaborative across projects
* Social, engaged and invested in strong team connections
* Training specific to mentoring juniors and stakeholder engagement
Staff are encouraged to be involved in the broader business, with structured guidance and training rather than a "sink or swim" approach.
The Ideal Candidate The Successful Candidate Will Have
* 3-5 years' experience in urban or town planning (consultancy or local government)
* A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline
* A working knowledge of NSW planning legislation and approval pathways
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to manage multiple projects in a consultancy environment
* An interest in professional development and expanding technical capability
Apply today or contact Jake Williamson on 0400 352 498 for more information.
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