Senior Planning Specialist

16 hours ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeePlanning Full time $108,444 - $149,752
Senior Planning Specialist

As a Senior Planning Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and working independently to deliver high-quality results.

This role is a permanent position in our NSW Planning team, based in either Wollongong or Sydney offices. The successful candidate will contribute to business growth by providing expert planning and resource management advice across both statutory and strategic planning domains.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading project coordination to ensure project outputs meet or exceed agreed goals.
  • Developing project plans and strategies for major projects, including identification of business resource requirements.
  • Managing the preparation of strategies, reports, environmental impact assessments, and other planning documentation and submissions on behalf of clients.
  • Undertaking technical reviews of documentation prepared by the planning team to ensure that documentation and service levels meet client expectations.
  • Preparing tender documentation and fostering strong client relationships.
  • Mentoring junior staff and promoting a culture of professional development.

Requirements for this role include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or Architecture/Urban Design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High proficiency in urban planning research, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Extensive experience in statutory or strategic planning, preferably within NSW.
  • Self-motivation and self-direction.
  • Interest in working on diverse projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with the team, managers, and clients.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation.

Our company is a global consulting firm with a strong focus on community, creativity, and client relationships. We prioritize healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The chance to work on a wide range of projects and make a meaningful contribution to our business.
About Us

We are a global consulting firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our values of community, creativity, and client relationships guide everything we do.



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