Senior Town Planner

Overview

Lead complex development applications and provide planning guidance in NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• application management
• report writing
• stakeholder coordination
• planning guidance
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Take the lead on preparing and managing complex development applications under NSW planning legislation -Develop detailed planning reports and all necessary supporting documentation -Coordinate seamlessly with council officers, state agencies, and external consultants -Provide expert planning guidance to clients, councils, and stakeholders -Mentor and support junior planners to build team capability and confidence

Requirements

• planning act
• communication
• project management
• urban planning
• 4+ years
• statutory planning

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and local government planning controls -Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail -Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines -Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline -Minimum of 4 years’ experience in statutory planning within NSW

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Benefits

-Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience -Be part of a long-standing team with low staff turnover and a positive, collaborative culture -Take advantage of flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance

About Acrworld

-Their typical mandate covers architecture, building, property, transport, renewable energy, manufacturing, defence, and resources sectors. -Clients include major international infrastructure and energy developers, seeking expert candidates for project leadership roles. -Known for proactive recruitment and tailored workforce planning, they deploy tech‑enabled talent pools to swiftly fill niche roles. -Offices in Sydney (and Melbourne), they serve both local Australian markets and high‑demand international assignments. -Unusually, their consultants meet every client and candidate in person where possible, reinforcing deep market insight and trust.

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