Job Description We are seeking a Professional Urban Planner for our Urbanism Planning team, based out of Melbourne.
The successful candidate will have a passion for Urban Planning and be keen to work in a collaborative environment with our team of town planners, urban designers landscape architects and architects across our National Urbanism Planning team.
This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is wanting to accelerate their career and grow their technical and professional skills across a range of development and infrastructure projects.
How you'll make a difference: Support senior planners and project managers in preparing high-quality planning reports, due diligence assessments, and approval documentation for major infrastructure projects.
Contribute to the development and coordination of planning assessments for large-scale transport and energy projects, including airports and other complex developments.
Undertake research, policy review, and analysis to inform project planning strategies, approval pathways, and compliance with statutory planning requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM to support delivery of planning inputs on major project approvals, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with client and regulatory expectations.
Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role.
Please apply, all applications will be considered.
The qualities that help you thrive: Degree in Town or Urban Planning (or a closely related discipline) with approximately 3–5 years of professional urban or environmental planning experience, ideally gained within a consultancy.
Demonstrated experience supporting the preparation of planning assessments, due diligence reports, and development applications for large-scale transport, energy, or infrastructure projects.
Proven ability to contribute effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with engineers, environmental scientists, and design professionals to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear, concise reports and liaising confidently with clients, stakeholders, and approval authorities.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, with working knowledge of GIS or other spatial tools considered advantageous.
Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Why you'll love working with us: Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what's possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions.
If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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