Senior planner (cairns)

Senior Planner

RPS has an outstanding prospect available for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Planning team on a permanent full-time basis, based in Cairns.

We're looking for someone who wants to progress their career in an environment where you will be mentored and profiled as a professional to achieve your potential.

With a diverse range of clients across a range of sectors and geographies, your working day will be varied in terms of the type of projects you are working on and the people you are working with.

This role is client facing with the opportunity to be the client liaison, and deal directly with other project team members, government and other key stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to mentor and work with more junior team members.

You'll also have the opportunity to engage with our advisory and project management teams.

We provide all staff with flexible working arrangements.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing the development potential of sites and providing due diligence advice
• Preparing development applications for a wide variety of development types and locations
• Liaising with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities regarding development and planning issues
• Assisting with other allied planning services including strategic advice, policy review and allied approvals
• Assisting clients to implement approval outcomes

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor of Planning or equivalent planning qualifications recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
• Demonstrated minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience (private sector preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of the Queensland planning system
• High quality writing abilities
• Ability to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Strong commitment to client service, teamwork and passion to shape planning outcomes

What's on Offer

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic planning experts.

RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being, these include but are not limited to:

• Certified Family Inclusive workplace - Flexible Work Arrangements available
• Anniversary day off each year
• 1 x Professional Membership reimbursement
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance plus other health and wellness initiatives
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
• Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning etc
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more