Strategic Urban Development Specialist

2 days ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeUrbanPlanner Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Principal Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Planner to join our team on a permanent basis in our Wollongong or Sydney offices.

This role will contribute to business goals by providing professional planning and resource management advice in both statutory and strategic planning.

As a Senior Urban Planner, you will have the opportunity to work independently on your own projects and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams.

Our team works on a range of land development, infrastructure, and strategic planning projects across New South Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in urban planning research, data analysis, and report writing, and comprehensive knowledge of NSW urban planning and environmental legislation.
  • Act as project manager with planning, programming, and coordination of projects to ensure that project outputs meet or exceed agreed goals.
  • Develop project plans and strategies for the completion of major projects, including identification of business resource requirements.
  • Manage or assist with the preparation of strategies, reports, environmental impact assessments, and other planning documentation and submissions on behalf of clients.
  • Undertake technical and quality reviews of documentation prepared by the planning team to ensure that documentation and service levels meet or exceed client's expectations.
  • Lead and assist with the preparation of tender documentation.
  • Foster client relationships and identify business opportunities.
  • Grow, develop, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture/Urban Design or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Proficiency in urban planning research, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Extensive experience in statutory or strategic planning, preferably within NSW.
  • Self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Interest in working on a broad variety of projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with the team, managers, and clients.
  • Commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development.
  • Drive and passion to solve problems and produce innovative solutions.

About Us:

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. We always design with community in mind and care about the communities we serve – because they're our communities too.

We prioritize healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing.

How to Apply:

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