At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Company: Thriving planning consultancy in vibrant Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working hours, and career progression.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and ongoing professional development available.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on exciting, high-profile development projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Urban Planning and 4+ years of relevant experience.
Senior Planning Consultant
Sydney CBD, NSW
- Salary $110,000 - $130,000 + Superannuation + Bonus
- Work from home
- Flexible leave arrangements supporting work-life balance
- Regular social events and team activities
- Access to industry events
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Quarterly incentive events and experiences
- Broad exposure across planning disciplines
- Annual Performance bonuses
- Training in Business development exposure
- Training specific to mentoring juniors and stakeholder engagement
The consultancy is a specialist urban planning and development advisory practice delivering both strategic and statutory planning services across Greater Sydney and NSW more broadly. Working with both public and private sector clients, the team focuses on connecting people, policy and place to achieve practical, well-considered outcomes in the built environment.
The Role The Senior Planning Consultant will work closely with junior staff across a broad mix of projects, from early strategic advice through to complex development approvals. The role offers genuine responsibility, hands-on experience, and exposure to multiple planning frameworks.
Consultancy & Technical Planning
- Providing urban planning advice across a range of sectors and project types within the NSW planning system
- Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning documentation, including:
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Statements of Environmental Effects
- Planning proposals and rezoning
- Environmental Impact Statements
- Clause 4.6 variation requests
- Complying development advice
- Design competition reports
- Reviews of Environmental Factors and legal briefs
- Ensuring accuracy, clarity and professional presentation across all deliverables
Project & Stakeholder Support
- Supporting senior planners and directors in client and government stakeholder interactions
- Assisting with project tracking, coordination and deadline management
- Exposure to project management and due diligence processes
Business Development & Professional Growth
- Assisting with the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions
- Supporting client relationship management through the delivery of a high standard of service
- Opportunity to gain structured exposure to business development and consultancy operations
- Mentoring-focused and supportive of all staff
- Highly collaborative across projects
- Social, engaged and invested in strong team connections
- Training specific to mentoring juniors and stakeholder engagement
Staff are encouraged to be involved in the broader business, with structured guidance and training rather than a "sink or swim" approach.
The Ideal Candidate
- 3-5 years' experience in urban or town planning (consultancy or local government)
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline
- A working knowledge of NSW planning legislation and approval pathways
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects in a consultancy environment
- An interest in professional development and expanding technical capability
Senior Urban Planner employer: Longreach Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative planning consultancy in the vibrant Fortitude Valley, where you'll enjoy a competitive salary package, flexible working hours, and a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development. As a Senior Urban Planner, you'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting projects while mentoring junior planners and building strong client relationships, all within a collaborative team environment that values your contributions and fosters career progression.
