Senior Urban Planning Expert
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Urban Planning Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and statutory planning expertise to support integrated, sustainable development outcomes.
* The role involves leading a team of planners and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning solutions across the municipality.
* You will manage complex planning applications, scheme amendments, and development projects, providing expert advice to staff, management, stakeholders, and the community.
* Representing the organisation at hearings, panels, and relevant forums is also an essential part of this role.
* Leading strategic planning initiatives to guide sustainable growth and land use policy is a key responsibility.
* Additionally, you will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing a team of planning professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage complex planning applications, scheme amendments, and development projects.
• Provide expert planning advice to staff, management, stakeholders, and the community.
• Represent the organisation at hearings, panels, and relevant forums.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to guide sustainable growth and land use policy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of planning professionals.
Requirements:
* Highly skilled in urban planning with extensive experience in strategic and statutory planning.
* Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to represent the organisation at hearings, panels, and relevant forums.
* Ability to manage complex planning applications, scheme amendments, and development projects.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.