At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse planning projects and provide expert advice in urban development and renewable energy.
- Company: Join Amey Australia, a dynamic consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, professional development support, and an extra day off for your birthday!
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for leadership growth and relocation assistance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on regional NSW while enjoying a genuine lifestyle shift.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Town Planning and 8+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to play a key role in delivering high-quality planning outcomes across a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects.
In this position, you will lead the delivery of both statutory and strategic planning projects, providing expert planning advice, managing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of our planning team.
You will work across a range of sectors, including urban development and renewable energy, while contributing to business development initiatives and mentoring emerging professionals.
As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality planning services while supporting team development and contributing to business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and delivering statutory and strategic planning projects.
- Preparing high-quality planning reports, studies, and advice.
- Managing projects end‑to‑end, including budgets, timelines, client liaison, and resourcing.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to developing planners.
- Reviewing work to ensure technical accuracy and professional standards.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Supporting business development, proposals, and fee estimates.
- Contributing to renewable energy projects including solar and BESS.
- What we are looking for
- A tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years’ post‑graduate experience in town planning and project delivery including 5+ years within the NSW or QLD Planning system.
- Strong working knowledge of statutory and strategic planning legislation.
- Experience managing projects within a professional services environment.
- Well-developed communication skills and confidence engaging with clients and stakeholders.
- A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- Experience in renewable energy projects and EIS’s.
- Willingness to work towards REAP accreditation (support provided).
- Relevant professional memberships (or eligibility).
Why Join?
The Dubbo team is collaborative, experienced and delivery‑focused.
Dubbo offers a genuine lifestyle shift.
Shorter commutes, affordable housing, strong schools, and easy access to nature, while still working on meaningful and technically solid projects.
This role offers autonomy, trust, and long‑term stability, with support for professional development and leadership growth.
- Work on interesting, regionally significant projects.
- Be part of a supportive, values driven team.
- Genuine opportunities to contribute to business growth and leadership.
- Professional development and accreditation support.
- Flexible work environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and safety.
• An additional day of leave on your birthday each year!
- Annual $250 wellbeing subsidy towards healthy lifestyle initiatives.
- Relocation assistance may be provided to the successful applicant.
- Help us grow our team with a generous referral bonus scheme.
- About Amey
Amey Australia is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 200 employees across NSW, QLD, and WA.
Our team brings together a range of specialised capabilities to deliver integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors.
If you’re an experienced planner ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a real impact on regional NSW, we’d love to hear from you.
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