Visionary Urban Planner

2 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia beBeePlanning Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Senior Planning Consultant

We are seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to join our team in Wollongong or Sydney offices. This role will contribute to our business goals by providing professional planning and resource management advice in both statutory and strategic planning.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of land development, infrastructure, and strategic planning projects across New South Wales. Our team works collaboratively with clients to deliver high-quality services and outcomes.

  • Demonstrate expertise in urban planning research, data analysis, and report writing, as well as 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 expectations.
  • Lead and assist with the preparation of tender documentation.
  • Foster client relationships and identify business opportunities.
  • Grow, develop, and mentor junior staff.

To be successful for this role, you'll need:

  • 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.

We offer a competitive salary and many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing, and part-time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
  • Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
  • A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.
  • Professional Memberships.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
  • Service Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Cultivating healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing are key priorities for us. We value teamwork, mentoring, and employee growth.

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