Senior urban planner

Our global portfolio of work comprises the design of iconic and award‐winning buildings and landscapes. From strategic planning through to project realisation, the connections we make among people and place provide sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. We place a premium on investing in digital capabilities and innovations which bring a unique consistency and efficiency to our scalable work. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, while focusing on solutions that promote long‐term health and wellbeing for all.

Could you see yourself assisting to shape Victoria's and Australia's future through significant planning and development projects? Would you like to work on a wide range of development facilitation projects for the public and private sectors, including urban renewal and precinct plans, major transit projects, environmental impact assessments and planning scheme amendments, while working on some of Australia's largest major infrastructure projects?

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We are seeking a Senior Urban Planner for our Urbanism & Planning team, based out of Melbourne. The successful candidate will be keen to work in a collaborative environment with a team of urban planners, urban designers, landscape architects and architects, as well as all our cross‐business line technical specialists, in our ANZ Urbanism & Planning team, which forms part of AECOMs Buildings and Places 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.

• Lead various planning projects and provide support to our directors and project managers in preparing high‐quality planning reports, due diligence assessments, and approval documentation for major infrastructure projects. Ensure projects run to schedule and budget and deliver high‐quality outcomes for our clients.
• 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 reviews, 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.
• In your client‐facing role, deliver high‐quality project outcomes and support directors in generating future business for the broader planning team. Actively participate in the development of high‐quality fee proposals and bids.
• Mentor junior planners within the team, aiding with their professional and technical development.

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.

• Degree in Town or Urban Planning (or a closely related discipline) with approximately 4–5 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.

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‐time, job‐sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• 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?

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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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