Town Planner

**BRS NORTHERN RIVERS PTY LIMITED**
**ABN: 41 657 245 317**
**Position: Town Planner**
**Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 a year plus superannuation**
**Full time, Permanent**
**Location of employment: Shop 74A Victoria Square, 15 Victoria Avenue Broadbeach QLD 4218 or as otherwise directed.**
**Ph. 07 5582 6255**

BRS Northern Rivers Pty Ltd (Barker Ryan Stewart) currently has a full-time Town Planner position available to assist with an exciting and challenging range of planning and infrastructure projects.

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

At Barker Ryan Stewart, we believe in better. We believe in delivering better projects and outcomes for our clients, our communities, and our environment.

We’re a team of property development and infrastructure experts who specialize in town planning, infrastructure and civil engineering, traffic engineering and transport planning, surveying, subdivision, and strata certification, and TfNSW project verification services.

We’re a team who understand that everything we do personally and professionally has an impact on the communities in which we live, work and play. This understanding coupled with our can-do attitude and collaborative approach means we work together to deliver community-focused projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- GIS mapping, including environmental constraint mapping and concept subdivision plans.
- Preparation of Statements of Environmental Effects that include consideration of environmental planning law, social, economic and environmental impacts. Data is obtained from specialist subconsultant reports, reviewing local government and State planning codes and policies. Typically, this information is used to analyse the impacts of development on the environment and community. Applicable regulations include the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, State Environmental Planning Policies and Local Environmental Plans.
- Liaison, coordination and management of clients, subconsultants, authorities and contractors. This work is done on an ongoing and daily basis. Assist in the preparation of quotations and Tenders.
- Provide regular project reviews and prepare written impact reports. Reporting to the Northern Rivers Manager and Directors as required. Steps include reviewing development plans, reviewing legislation, codes and policies, reviewing specialist technical reports, site inspections, reviewing online mapping resources.
- Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies and regulations associated with town planning and urban development. Adopt continuous learning and improvement processes in all aspects of the position. Each project is reviewed against relevant environmental planning legislation and therefore the position is constantly staying on top of any changes
- Attend and participate in client meetings. Meetings are typically required to strike a balance between client objectives and Council requirements. This may include responding to requests for information from government agencies regarding technical aspects of property development. Clients are advised if their development objectives are realistic and whether they are likely to obtain Council approval. If the client’s project is unlikely to be approved, alternate development concepts may be considered.

**Key Skills and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree or Higher in Town Planning or equivalent
- Minimum two years previous town planning experience, experience in another consulting position.

**Why BRS?**

At Barker Ryan Stewart, we believe in treating our people better by providing a range of benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- Flexible working arrangements such as splitting your work week between the office and working from home, flexible start and finish times, or the number of days spent at work.
- A wide range of professional development opportunities to suit your needs.
- Being social is integral to our culture, we hold an annual conference and a range of other social events throughout the year.
- Opportunities to work on projects across our multiple office locations in Sydney, Central Coast, the Hunter, Coffs Harbour, Northern Rivers, and Southeast Queensland.
- Opportunities to become part of our Employee Share Ownership Plan and grow into a leader within the team.
- Our Employee Assistance Program offers ongoing support and confidential counselling services.

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 12/04/2024