Principal Town Planner, Major Projects | Adelaide

3 weeks ago

City of Melbourne, Australia Planned Resources Full time

Principal Town Planner, Major Projects | Adelaide

A leadership opportunity has arisen for a seasoned town planner to step into a pivotal Principal-level role with a respected planning consultancy in South Australia.

With offices across multiple states and a strong client portfolio across both the public and private sector, they’re positioned for growth and are going through a period of transformation and refreshment. An exciting time to join the charge

Role Overview

This is a unique chance to lead complex, high-value planning projects – from land use planning, master planning, strategic/policy planning to development advisory and approvals – while operating autonomously as a trusted advisor and project lead.

Responsibilities

- Take full ownership of complex, major-value strategic planning and development approvals—as a project and client manager, working with autonomy.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships through exceptional service and trusted advice.
- Act as a growth catalyst—spotting business opportunities and driving continuous improvement.
- Lead and support a talented team—guiding development, overseeing resource allocation, coaching performance, and delegating effectively.

Requirements

You’ll thrive here if you’re calm under pressure, commercially sharp, technically confident, and always solution-oriented—bringing professionalism and client satisfaction to every interaction.

What We Offer

- Attractive Salary package and well-structured annual performance and salary review $140,000 – $160,000 per annum + other benefits, negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Focus on large complex, high-impact strategic and statutory projects across all sectors

If you’re looking to elevate your career in a challenging but rewarding environment and join a team where quality and impact matter – let’s talk.

Interested? Reach out for a confidential discussion or apply now to explore this exciting next step in your career.

We’re committed to working with and providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you need an accommodation at any stage of the interview process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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