At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage planning approvals and stakeholder engagement for major telecommunications projects.
- Company: Join a leading telecommunications organisation driving Australia's 5G rollout.
- Benefits: 6-month contract with potential extension and competitive pay.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Be part of transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future.
- Qualifications: Experience in town planning and strong knowledge of Australian planning frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Work Type: 6 month contract with potential extension
Join a leading telecommunications organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across Australia, including national 5G rollout initiatives. We are seeking an experienced National Town Planner to manage planning approvals, stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance across telecommunications upgrade projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring development applications and planning processes are delivered efficiently, accurately and within strict timeframes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, lodge and manage Development Applications (DAs) and Complying Development Certificates (CDCs)
- Lead planning approvals for telecommunications site upgrades and 5G deployments
- Manage Deployment Code consultation processes including community notifications and council liaison
- Conduct planning and design reviews to identify appropriate approval pathways
- Support stakeholder engagement including councils, communities and internal project teams
- Ensure compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements
- Provide expert planning advice to project delivery teams
- Identify risks, resolve planning issues and track progress against project milestones
About You
- Proven experience in town planning or urban planning within infrastructure or telecommunications
- Strong knowledge of Australian planning frameworks and approval pathways
- Experience managing DAs, CDCs and stakeholder consultation processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive community issues
- Strong project coordination, risk management and reporting capability
Town Planner employer: Chandler Macleod
As a Local Council in Sydney, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working arrangement to suit your lifestyle. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through diverse project opportunities in asset construction, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and a commitment to employee development.
