Town Planner

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast City, Australia Place Design Group Full time

Our team has led the planning and design of city-shaping projects including HOTA, Walker Breakwater, Pimpama Sports Hub, Southport Yacht Club, Surf Lakes Yeppoon, and the Port of Gladstone. Are you passionate about planning and looking to make your mark? This is the role for you

This is a full-time position for an experienced Town Planner responsible for developing client relationships and managing projects to deliver on time and within budget. The role involves working across local and regional projects, focusing on client management, project delivery, legislation analysis, and preparing and lodging applications. You should have strong technical skills, excellent communication, self-motivation, and local knowledge.

The areas you will work across include:

- Development of strong client relationships

- Project management and team coordination

- Preparation of development applications

- Planning assessment, investigation, and analysis of Queensland legislation, guidelines, and documentation for various project types

- Preparation of tenders, proposals, and submissions

Essential Experience and Attributes:

- Tertiary qualification in town planning

- Minimum 6 years of industry experience

- Local Gold Coast or SEQ planning and development knowledge

- Experience with Development Assessment processes under the Planning Act 2016 and relevant legislation

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work autonomously and in a team

- Australian residency

Why Join Place Design Group?

- A strong team culture with flexible work arrangements

- Meaningful projects that positively impact communities

- Career development tailored to your goals, whether in leadership, creative exploration, or technical skills

- Opportunities for recognition and contribution

- A studio environment that values people-first design and authentic collaboration

Place Employee Benefits:

- Learning Opportunities – Career development, mentorship, access to senior leadership, industry memberships, cross-disciplinary work, exposure to new technologies, and challenging projects that foster critical thinking.

- Inclusive and Supportive Culture – A diverse workplace that values work-life balance, competitive salaries, wellness programs, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, Respect@Work training, and team activities.

How to Apply?

If you believe you are the right fit for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and either a portfolio or a link to your online portfolio.

Place Design Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, water, and sky where we live, work, and create. We pay respects to Elders past and present and honor First Nations design and systems management. We recognize our responsibility as custodians of the land and aim to create spaces for future generations to thrive. We strive to develop meaningful spaces that benefit all.

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