Director - Town Planning

9 hours ago

City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

About the Firm

Our client is a specialist town planning consultancy based in Melbourne, partnering with private clients to navigate complex planning approvals. Their projects span residential, commercial, industrial, retail, hospitality, education, and health sectors, each driven by a commitment to quality, practicality, and client success.

With a strong reputation for securing outcomes across a diverse client base, they are now seeking a Director – Town Planning to join an experienced team of four Directors and play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

As a Director, you’ll bring both strategic expertise and commercial vision. You’ll lead significant projects, nurture client relationships, and play a key role in expanding the firm’s footprint through your own professional network and client connections.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing a portfolio of private sector clients and a diverse project list.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of high-performing planners.
- Providing strategic and technical planning advice across multiple sectors
- Contributing to business growth by attracting new clients and opportunities
- Collaborating with the Director group to shape business strategy and culture.

About You

You’re a seasoned planning professional with a strong network and a reputation for trusted advice and results. You’ll bring a mix of technical excellence, business development capability, and leadership confidence.

You’ll ideally offer:

- Extensive experience in private sector town planning (consultancy or client-side).
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related field.
- Proven success in managing complex approvals and leading client outcomes.
- A strong professional network and the ability to generate new business opportunities.
- A collaborative, commercial, and solutions-focused mindset.

Why Join?

- Join an established, respected consultancy with genuine growth ambitions.
- Genuine pathway to equity and ownership.
- Work alongside an experienced team of Directors with shared values and vision.
- Influence major private developments across Victoria.
- Enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow your own client base.

If you’re ready to leverage your network and leadership experience to help shape one of Melbourne’s most respected town planning practices, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

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