Associate – Strategic And Statutory Land Use Planning

Associate – Strategic and Statutory Land Use Planning

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Meridian Urban is a leading Australian planning, resilience and adaptation advisory firm. We provide truly integrated urban planning, strategy, statutory drafting, risk management and resilience services, delivering specialist advice to assist government and professional organisations to achieve sustainable land use planning outcomes.

At our heart, we live each day by our values of Creativity, Integrity, Quality & Value, Connection, Betterment and Celebration of success.

Meridian Urban's core capabilities lie in sustainable land use planning through strategic and statutory planning, policy development, and governance. Bringing together thought leadership and technical insights, we offer new ways of thinking and ultimately outcomes that create stronger, sustainable and adaptable communities.

WorkingwithMeridian Urban willprovide :

Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients, programs and projects and support them with the preparation and review of land use planning policy and statutory planning frameworks and system improvements.

Opportunities to work across regional and metropolitan councils as well as different planning jurisdictions including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

A diverse range of clients, programs and projects with which to apply your knowledge and expertise, and expand your experience.

A supportive and collaborative work environment in which to learn, grow and develop your own skills and profile.

Flexible working arrangements.

An opportunity to contribute to and shape the future of our business and the work we deliver for our clients and the communities they serve.

Our business is experiencing strong growth in strategic and statutory planning across multiple states – particularly in relation to growth management, planning strategy and studies, plan-making, code drafting and governance.

We are seeking bright and innovative minds at the Associate level , who shares our corporate values, and are interested in advancing their professional careers in strategic and statutory land use planning and policy development.

As an Associate (reporting to an Associate Director) you will :

Be responsible for technical completion of projects and project tasks set for you by your Associated Director and other senior staff.

Work autonomously and as part of our team to deliver our projects and services to clients, ensuring excellence in delivery at all times.

Provide strategic and statutory planning advice and support to the Associate Director, through assistance of forward planning projects including :

the research, review and preparation of strategies;

review and preparation of plans, codes and policies; and

provision of professional advice on planning matters to both internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally your qualifications, knowledge and skills will include :

Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related discipline.

8+ years of professional experience.

Strong knowledge of urban planning and development, and local government policies and procedures.

Intermediate to advanced capabilities in strategic land use planning, and / or statutory drafting and plan-making.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of state planning frameworks, and local planning schemes and codes.

A passion for addressing complex environmental, social or sustainability issues and a desire to help shape outcomes in urban and regional areas.

Expertise in one or more of the following : GIS, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign & Illustrator will be an advantage.

Attributes and talents that we value include :

An 'enquiring mind' and desire to test new ideas.

The ability to work autonomously, without detailed direction.

Strong focus on career development and industry leadership.

Capability in managing multiple projects effectively and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels.

Strong analytical skills to interpret technical data.

Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and robust report writing skills.

Competitive salary package to be determined by experience.

Please submit expressions of interest by forwarding your CV and cover letter to :

Better urban planning.More resilient communities.

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