Senior Strategic Planner

Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our integrated Planning & Design team are thrilled to be hiring a Senior Strategic Planner with built form experience into their Adelaide team.
This exciting opportunity will see you connected into a larger planning offering across Australasia as you deliver projects, win work and contribute to the growth of the business.
Every day you will have the opportunity to push the boundaries of urban and strategic planning and create new possibilities for our clients.
The Opportunity

Develop strategic inputs to planning and design projects locally and interstate.
Consider innovative approval mechanisms, strategic planning for growth, and integration of infrastructure needs across a range of planning contexts
Manage the delivery of projects and work directly with clients, have a presence in market.

Support and author reports, submissions, presentations, proposals and similar
Interact with internal and external clients, providing sound advice that meets clients needs

Is this role right for you?
Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Planning, along with tertiary qualifications in Planning, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering or similar.
Experience within a consulting or government environment is highly regarded.

Understanding of statutory and strategic planning across South Australia, a real understanding of the strategic context of growth planning with ability to demonstrate what issues matter on the projects you deliver.

Ability to deliver high-quality technical work across policy review, spatial analytics, infrastructure requirements, statutory analysis, and approvals.

Experience working on projects, with an understanding of scope and timeframes and the commercial realities of program delivery.

A commitment to enabling positive, respectful, and inclusive team environments, be ambitious and committed, call it out when needed, shout out successes often and be an active positive member of the team.

What We Offer You At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success.
As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy.
Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.
Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup's Australia benefits below:

Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.

Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.

Birthday leave
International mobility opportunities
Insurances (life & income protection)
Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
Novated car lease
Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers

Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.
Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.
We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps.
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