Senior Urban Planner

Overview

Lead urban planning projects, mentor staff, and drive business development.

Key Responsibilities

• planning applications
• project management
• staff mentoring
• client advice
• business development
• stakeholder relations

Tasks

-Lead the preparation and delivery of planning applications and advice -Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality standards -Mentor and support junior planning staff, providing clear guidance and feedback -Provide expert written and verbal advice to clients, authorities, and key stakeholders -Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals and client engagement strategies -Build strong relationships with clients, government bodies, consultants, and community representatives -Present at panels, tribunals and community or regulatory forums as required

Requirements

• strategic planning
• statutory planning
• urban planning
• leadership
• negotiation
• senior planner

What You Bring

Seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Town Planner to lead diverse urban projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. This is a key role for a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced consultancy environment and is passionate about shaping the future of QLD’s urban landscape. -Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities -Exposure to a wide variety of strategic and statutory planning projects -Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills -Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to mentor and grow a team -In-depth knowledge of QLD statutory and strategic planning frameworks -Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning. -Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outcomes

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Benefits

-$120,000 to $130,000 + Superannuation + Bennefits -Clear pathways to career advancement and professional growth -Hybrid / WFH -Clear pathways to career growth -$120,000 - $130,000 + Super + Performance Bennefits

About Gough Recruitment

-Deep industry expertise enables focused placements—from architects and town planners to civil and structural engineers. -Consultants often hail from the sectors they serve, offering insider insight and efficient candidate matching. -Typical projects range from major building, infrastructure, and development assignments to complex town planning. -Unusually, they blend permanent and contract recruitment via dedicated temp desks to flex with market trends.

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