Senior Planner - Land Use Planning

About the role

PSA Consulting is seeking a Senior Planner to support its Land Use Planning and Development Assessment teams. You will lead and supervise technical projects, ensure their successful delivery and help develop new business opportunities, working within a team known for quality work, inspirational ideas and genuine collaboration. This is a permanent, Brisbane-based position.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the delivery of, and undertake technical project and individual tasks for the growing Land Use Planning and Development Assessment teams.
• Contribute to bids, build and maintain client and business relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Oversee technical and commercial project delivery to exceed budget, quality, safety and timeframe expectations.
• Provide direction and technical advice to the team and support a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, schemes and guidelines and identify areas of improvement within the business.
• Work on land use planning, planning scheme drafting, policy and structure plan reviews, investigations and reports, and advise the private and public sectors and internal traffic and transport teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.
• Professional accreditation and registration (e.g. Registered Planner) preferable.
• 4+ years' experience in strategic land use planning investigations and reports, and/or preparing and assessing development applications for the private or public sector.
• Post-graduate experience managing aspects of projects and delivering solutions in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and deliver to high technical standards.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, leadership and delegation skills.
• Sound knowledge of developments in land use planning and infrastructure in Queensland.

Applications include a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match the role, submitted through Seek or by email to the recruiter.