Senior Planner

Overview

Lead urban planning projects, manage applications, mentor team, and engage stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• site assessments
• planning advice
• business development
• project management
• mentoring
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Lead site assessments and contribute to strategic planning advice -Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across a range of sectors -Support business development through client relationships and repeat work -Manage and deliver statutory planning projects, development applications and due diligence assessments -Supervise and mentor junior and student planners -Engage with local and state government agencies, clients and sub-consultants

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• pia membership
• 6 years
• queensland legislation
• report writing
• driver’s licence

What You Bring

-Professional memberships -Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning (or equivalent recognised by PIA) -Proven track record preparing and assessing planning applications of varying complexity -Current driver’s licence -PIA membership or eligibility (preferred) -Minimum 6 years’ experience in statutory or strategic planning, ideally in private consultancy -Sound knowledge of Queensland planning legislation and development processes -Strong report writing and communication skills

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Benefits

-Ongoing professional and technical development opportunities, and much more. -A family-friendly, accredited workplace with a hybrid working model -Paid Parental and Partner Leave -The option to purchase additional annual leave and salary packaging

About Rps

-Delivers innovative solutions across sectors from planning to execution. -Strong expertise in large-scale projects like infrastructure, energy, and environmental consulting. -Notable work includes wind farms, transport infrastructure, and urban development consultancy. -Multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, design, and environmental expertise. -Committed to sustainable outcomes and addressing complex industry challenges.

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