Urban Planning Strategist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Spiire Full time
About Spiire

We are a forward-thinking consultancy firm specialising in property and infrastructure services. Our team of over 350 experts spans multiple disciplines, including town planning, urban design, landscape architecture, surveying, civil engineering, water engineering, and visual media.

Our Town Planning Team is renowned for its innovative approach to project delivery. We integrate strategic thinking and challenge conventional methods to achieve exceptional outcomes across various sectors, including residential, industrial, health, education, and renewable energy.

As part of a truly integrated consultancy, we collaborate with clients to understand their goals and deliver tailored solutions. Our focus on achieving the right approach for our clients enables us to consistently deliver high-quality results that benefit our communities.

The Opportunity

  • Establish strong relationships with top-tier clients as the primary point of contact
  • Prepare comprehensive planning applications for diverse projects, liaising with local councils and authorities as needed
  • Manage project health, mitigate potential issues, and ensure timely completion
  • Contribute to growing and maintaining client relationships
  • Collaborate with internal and external professionals to deliver practical and effective solutions
  • Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues across geographies

About You

  • You share our passion for enhancing the communities we serve, now and in the future
  • You are a qualified and experienced town planner known for your dependability, responsiveness, and ability to deliver on commitments
  • You possess extensive experience in the local market, working on diverse projects, geographies, and stakeholder groups
  • You have a strong understanding of town planning fundamentals, both strategic and statutory
  • You can negotiate and mediate effectively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
  • You excel at communicating with clients and contractors to drive successful project outcomes in complex environments

Our Culture

At Spiire, we believe that our culture sets us apart. As a people-centric business, we prioritise collaboration, mutual respect, and open communication. Our employee-owned structure empowers our people to take ownership, innovate, and grow with the company.

We offer an attractive remuneration package, estimated at around $120,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

  • A modern CBD office location that fosters a fun and dynamic work environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects
  • An extended leave policy, including study leave, volunteer days, and parental leave

Join us in shaping the future of urban planning and delivering transformative projects that make a lasting impact.

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