Senior Town Planner - Greenfield Development

About the role

An established multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy in Melbourne is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join on a permanent full-time basis. The firm has a strong pipeline of greenfield development projects, so the role centres on large-scale growth-area planning, including precinct structure plans, infrastructure planning and the delivery of new communities across Victoria. You will work alongside professionals in town planning, urban design and landscape architecture, collaborating with clients, government authorities and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) and associated planning frameworks.
• Support strategic planning for major growth areas and new residential communities.
• Coordinate planning inputs on infrastructure provision, servicing and development staging.
• Prepare and manage planning reports, submissions and other technical documentation.
• Navigate Victorian planning legislation, planning schemes and relevant government policies.
• Liaise with councils, government agencies, developers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables, build client relationships and help deliver successful project outcomes.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience in the Victorian planning system, ideally within a private consultancy.
• Exposure to greenfield development, growth-area planning or large-scale residential projects.
• Understanding of PSPs, strategic planning frameworks and infrastructure planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach, sound judgement and ability to manage competing priorities.

What we offer

• Meaningful project work on new communities and Melbourne's future growth.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and career development with experienced industry leaders.
• A flexible working environment supporting both office collaboration and working from home.

Applications are handled through the recruitment agency, Aspect Personnel, which can be contacted directly for confidential enquiries about the role.