Location: Perth, WA (Western Suburbs)
New purpose-built office opening late 2026
Salary: Highly Competitive
Potential for work in/ buy in options
Competitive Bonuses
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About The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead their in-house planning function and drive the successful delivery of a diverse property development portfolio across Western Australia. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will oversee a team of six planners and play a key role in shaping strategic planning outcomes, managing approvals, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation transitioning into a new purpose-built office in Perth's western suburbs, offering a modern and collaborative working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 6 planners in a large multi disciplinary consultancy, fostering performance, capability development, and engagement
* Oversee planning strategy and statutory approvals across residential, mixed-use, and/or commercial developments
* Manage all stages of the planning process including feasibility input, due diligence, applications, and approvals
* Provide strategic advice to development and executive teams on planning risks, opportunities, and timelines
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local councils, government authorities, and external consultants
* Monitor and interpret changes in planning legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks
* Drive efficiencies in planning processes, systems, and reporting
* Support site acquisition and project feasibility with planning insights
* Ensure projects align with planning frameworks, community expectations, and sustainability considerations
About You
* Degree-qualified in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline
* Significant recent experience in a WA based planning consultancy
* Proven track record managing planning approvals and complex developments
* Minimum of 10 years experience in a private consultancy
* Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams
* Strong understanding of WA planning frameworks and statutory processes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
* Commercially astute, with the ability to balance risk, timelines, and project outcomes
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Why Apply?
* Leadership role with direct impact on high-profile development projects
* Opportunity to shape and grow an internal planning function
* Work within a collaborative, forward-thinking development business
* Move into a new, purpose-built office in Perth's western suburbs
* Competitive salary package
* Potential for work in/ buy in options
* Competitive Bonuses
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How to Apply
If you are a motivated planning professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or call Jake Williamson on 0400 352 498.
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