Planner

Our company has worked with our government and industry clients to shape and support growth across NSW for over 12 years. We are looking for a Planner who wants to build on their existing skills to take on a range of new projects to be specifically involved in development approvals, rezonings and acquisitions. Importantly, we are looking for someone who can grow with our company and earn the trust of our clients.

You should apply if you are:

Keen to learn and be part of the conversation

Pro-active and want to involve yourself in different projects

Interested in developing your skills and knowledge

Professional and can work in a team environment

Driven to produce high quality work.

The position

This person will bring a can do attitude, have experience working as a planner and is keen to be involved and learn more to develop their skills. Three to six years of experience within development assessment teams of local government or consultancy is preferrable. You will be exposed to a range of planning matters and assist in a variety of projects with the aim being for you to ultimately grow within our company and take on bigger projects. The role would typically have you:

Working with a team of Directors and Senior Planners

Navigating approval pathways and providing clear advice

Preparing Statements of Environmental Effects

Coordinating the preparation and lodgement of Development Applications

Liaising with Council staff to monitor and progress approvals

Meetings with clients as part of our large scale projects

Contributing to the preparation of Planning Proposals and Development Control Plans

Working on highest and best use proposals and land acquisitions

Reviewing Statement of Facts and Contentions and preparing initial responses as part of Land and Environment Court Appeals

Preparing quotes and pricing projects

Staying up to date with the latest planning reforms

As you earn our trust, and our client’s trust, we see a planner in this role being able to lead the day to day delivery of their projects and progressing to a more senior position.

Key selection criteria

Bachelors degree in Town planning or related field

Preferrable to have between 3 to 6 years experience working in the NSW planning system, preferably within local government or consultancy

Interest in taking on projects in the Growth Areas of Western Sydney and the Illawarra region

Sound ability to analyse sites, approval pathways and interpret legislation, an understanding of the Codes SEPP, Housing SEPP and Western Parkland City SEPP is preferrable

Ability to produce clear and professionally written reports

Good interpersonal and organisational skills

NSW Drivers Licence

Offer

Salary range $80K to $100K (+ super)

Performance bonuses

Intended that this role is predominantly office based in the Sydney CBD to provide opportunities for engagement with our team and clients

Professional development and training

Flexible work arrangements to provide for work life balance including Flex Leave

The company

GLN Planning works with our clients to make a substantial contribution to housing and employment projects across the state through major site acquisitions, rezonings, planning approvals and importantly, securing the funding for the essential infrastructure to support new communities.

We apply our knowledge and experience to help our clients navigate their project through the planning system. Many of our client relationships have been forged over a number of years. This doesn’t happen by accident, but through hard work, attention to detail, valuing the trust our clients place in us and understanding our clients and their businesses.

Our regular clients include State government agencies, local councils and some of Australia’s largest developers. Our work spans a range of fields including urban release area planning, masterplanned communities, infill and urban renewal development, development feasibility and development contributions projects.

More company information is on our website www.glnplanning.com.au.

Application process

Interested planners are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position to [email protected] with ‘Response to Planner Position’ in the subject line. If you have any questions about the role or GLN Planning, please do not hesitate to send us an email or contact Matt Cooper on 9249 4100.