Town Planner

**Introduction**:
Drawing on diverse and innovative experience of 30 years, NGH provides sustainable knowledge-based solutions to a variety of private and public sector clients. The breadth of our experience is as diverse as the Australian landscape. Founded in regional NSW, NGH is considered an industry leader in renewable energy, having worked in this sector for around 20 years. Our key strength is our people and as an employer we provide flexibility in the workplace, generous professional development budgets and work hard to create a positive and supportive work culture.

**Description**:

- Excellent opportunity for a Town Planner to join the team.
- Employee benefits including WFH and full time or part time hours to keep your work life balance healthy.
- Join a planning team at the cutting edge of innovation in delivering renewable energy.

**What's on offer**:

- A front row seat in Australia’s energy transition.
- Flexible work arrangements including WFH.
- Attractive salary plus excellent benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and development with a generous training budget.
- Part of a successful and growing business.
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Energetic and friendly team culture.
- Well-being program and EAP.
- Diverse work environment.
- Ethical client base.

**Opportunities**:
NGH is expanding rapidly. As a result, we are growing our Planning team and seeking motivated and enthusiastic Town Planners to join the team. You will be working on a wide range of projects, including high-profile large scale renewable energy and infrastructure developments. This could be an excellent career opportunity for Town Planners looking to broaden their experience, work on exciting projects in diverse landscapes and be supported by industry leaders across eastern Australia.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with the Planning team to optimise and improve the delivery of planning services
- Prepare a variety of statutory planning reports (particularly Statement of Environmental Effects) within workstage time and budgetary constraints
- Identify/provide practical solutions for your projects
- Participate in project inception meetings
- Participate in site inspections and/or field work
- Participate and input into the tender and proposal process
- Liaise with clients as required

**Skills and Experiences**:

- Tertiary education in related discipline
- Outstanding communication skills
- Client relationship management
- Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant state planning system and the planning approvals process.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.

Please note we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.