Principal/Senior Planner

3 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Principal/Senior Planner role at Illawarra Mercury. Our established NSW Planning team is looking for a Principal/Senior Planner to join us on a permanent basis, within our Wollongong or Sydney offices. This role will contribute to Stantec business goals by providing professional planning and resource management advice in both statutory and strategic planning. You will have the opportunity to contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams, and also work independently as a Principal Planner on your own projects. Our team works on a range of land development, infrastructure, and strategic planning projects across New South Wales. Successful candidates will be developed in a professional and personal sense and will be provided with an opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding career path in a successful consultancy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in urban planning research, data analysis and report writing and a comprehensive knowledge of NSW urban planning and environmental legislation.
  • Act as project manager with planning, programming and coordination of projects to ensure that project outputs meet or exceed agreed goals.
  • Develop project plans and strategies for the completion of major projects including identification of business resource requirements.
  • Manage or assist with the preparation of strategies, reports, environmental impact assessments and other planning documentation and submissions on behalf of clients.
  • Undertake technical and quality reviews of documentation prepared by the planning team to ensure that documentation and service levels meet or exceed client's expectations.
  • Lead and assist with the preparation of tender documentation.
  • Foster client relationships and identify business opportunities.
  • Grow, develop and mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture/Urban Design or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Proficiency in urban planning research, data analysis and report writing
  • Extensive experience in statutory or strategic planning, preferably within NSW.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed
  • Interest in working on a broad variety of projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with the team, managers and clients.
  • Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development.
  • Drive and passion to solve problems and produce innovative solutions.
What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
  • Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
  • A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
  • Professional Memberships
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How To Apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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