Associate Director - Planning (Strategic & Statutory)
* Location: Gold Coast
* Discipline: Urban Planning
* Job type: Full Time
Responsibilities
As Associate Director, you will play a key role in shaping tomorrow's cities and communities through planning.
* Lead the preparation of Material Change of Use and ROL development applications, as well as Ministerial Infrastructure Designations, Variation Application, TLPIS and planning input into growth strategies, precinct plans, employment and housing studies, and supporting technical inputs.
* Manage and develop individuals within the team.
* Provide high‐quality planning analysis and advice informed by current government policies, regional and local priorities, market trends, and stakeholder/client needs.
* Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including specialists in economics, urban design, transport, infrastructure advisory, community planning and stakeholder engagement.
* Prepare and review reports, presentations, and public‐facing documents that communicate complex planning concepts clearly and persuasively.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Qualifications
* Holds tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years' working experience within an Urban Planning environment.
* Strong knowledge of strategic planning and statutory planning, guided by related legislation, ideally gained in a consultancy or local/State government environment.
* A deep understanding of statutory planning policies, processes and influences alongside an industry understanding of the impacts and issues affecting land use and development.
* Proven ability to manage and develop team members.
* A collaborative mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and others while bringing new thinking to the organisation and its clients.
* Passion for purpose‐led work, and driving a positive legacy for communities, clients, and yourself.
* Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all work interactions.
* Confidence and decisiveness to drive high performance for yourself, others and clients.
* Innovation and creativity when solving complex problems.
* A digitally curious mindset, keen to explore how technology can contribute to experience and efficiency.
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