Principal Planner and Senior Planner

In this role, you will engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes while mentoring team members and driving business growth. Your expertise will contribute to the delivery of successful private and public sector projects and the expansion of the planning team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Excellence: Deliver expert advice on development projects, including complex development assessments, master planning, structure planning, and due diligence.

Client-Centred Approach: Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success throughout the lifecycle.

Leadership and Mentorship: Train and mentor team members to elevate their skills and foster the next generation of planning professionals.

Business Growth: Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support the expansion of the planning team and contribute to strategic business objectives.

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

General

Comprehensive understanding of the planning industry, including Queensland and local planning legislation, systems, and processes.

Proven leadership experience, demonstrated through mentoring and team development.

Strong knowledge of business principles gained through project/client management and business development.

Familiarity with business unit management and strategic planning.

Experience delivering town planning services for private and government sectors.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Eligible for membership with PIA.

Experience

Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in town planning, specializing in development assessment, master planning, and structure planning advice.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Accreditation as a Certified Practicing Planner (or eligibility).

Knowledge of contemporary marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and service awareness.

Familiarity with research methods to uncover new client and business opportunities.

Experience in monitoring and forecasting business growth and profit against targets.

Advanced experience in business strategy development, financial planning, and personnel management.

Why Join Us?

This role offers opportunities for professional and personal development.

Career Growth: Gain diverse experiences and work on challenging assignments as part of a growing team.

Professional Support: Annual payment of registration and membership fees, as well as attendance at relevant seminars and conferences.

Mentorship and Collaboration: Work with a supportive management team dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.

Your Impact As a Principal Planner

You’ll deliver impactful outcomes for clients, drive business growth, and contribute to the development of a talented planning team. Your technical and leadership expertise will play a key role in shaping the planning in Queensland within a busness that has a strong project pipeline and is a trusted industry name that is sure to attract more project work with their expertise in these upcoming critical years in Queensland.

Apply now to join a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.