With ongoing expansion locally and nationally, Hames Sharley is in search of talented Planner to work out of our Perth Studio. This presents an exciting opportunity to engage in various sectors and advance professionally within one of Australia's largest multi-disciplinary practices.
Hames Sharley is a leading, award-winning national design practice, delivering Architecture, Urban Design and Interior Design services across a wide range of portfolios, including Health, Commercial, Retail, Workplace, Education, Defence, Residential, Transport and Urban Development.
The team at Hames Sharley are passionate, motivated and talented, driven by the desire to be challenged, creative and involved. We work together as a supportive and cohesive team that shares ideas and provides avenues for those with the appetite to take on new responsibilities and become leaders in their field.
The role of a Planner is to enhance the company’s image as a quality service provider of urban development, design and planning throughout the government, institutional, business and commercial sectors.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide professional and technical advice, including preparing planning and policy documents/applications, guiding delivery of graphics and imagery production, and producing high-quality written reports.
- Co-manage urban development projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Assist in preparing expressions of interest, submissions, proposals, and tenders.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on urban design projects.
- Pursue professional development and represent the company at industry events.
- Ensure quality assurance and clear communication with clients and project teams.
- Deliver project outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.
To be successful in this role, you should have the following:
- Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Planning, or a related field.
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in similar role.
- MS Office (required); Adobe InDesign (preferred); QGIS (highly desirable).
- Ability to work in a collaborative studio environment with planners, urban designers and architects, and align to Hames Sharley’s values.
- Strong communication competency to build positive and supportive relationships with clients, colleagues, and the wider urban planning and development community.
- An excellent written and verbal communication skills and a forward thinking and strategy focussed outlook.
- Well-rounded knowledge of the WA planning system and ability to understand, interpret and communicate structure plans, policies, design guidelines, local planning schemes and design outcomes.
- Knowledge of project management fundamentals, and how you coordinate work to meet timeframes and budgets (with the support of senior colleagues).
Why join Hames Sharley:
At Hames Sharley, we place significant emphasis on fostering a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal wellbeing. We actively advocate for our team members to prioritise family and personal time, recognising the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
As part of the Hames Sharley team you can expect to receive:
- Funded professional memberships and architectural registration
- Hybrid working options
- A culture of learning and development, including an active mentor program
- Opportunities for inter-studio transfers
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- HS+ Perks including vehicle salary sacrificing, flu vaccinations and more
How to apply:
If you want to be part of our team and contribute to shaping the future of Australia’s built environment, please click ‘apply’.
📌 Planner
🏢 Hames Sharley Architects
📍 Perth