Senior 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 Senior Planner who is motivated to lead projects for our clients with the support of our Director team. The diversity of work and clients we have will provide for shorter term quick win projects but also the opportunity to unpack every facet of the development process and develop a command of our long running masterplanned community projects.

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.

Able to find satisfaction in a job well done

The position

This position is aimed at someone who has a strong understanding of the NSW planning system and motivated to dive into new and diverse projects and earn the trust of our clients. A minimum of 6 years of experience within development assessment teams of local councils or consultancy is preferrable. We see this role being for someone who could oversee projects with input as required from Directors. It is a hands-on role with responsibility for projects and but would also provide opportunities to lead and mentor junior staff.

A large majority of our work involves assisting clients with DAs, REFs and Planning Proposals. Subject to the right fit and experience, we would also intend to introduce this planner into one or more of our long standing masterplanned community projects with aspirations to allow them to serve as the planning lead with Director oversight into the future.

There will also be opportunities to take on other work, depending on your interests, including due diligence investigations, development control plans, policy preparation and advocacy, appeals through the Land and Environment Court and the preparation of development contribution plans and planning agreements. As our trust, and our client’s trust, in you is earnt, we would also like to see the this planner grow with the company into more senior positions.

Location

Sydney CBD

Key selection criteria

Bachelors degree in Town planning or related field

Preferrable to have 6+ years experience working in the NSW planning system, preferably within local council, developer 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 $100K to $145K (+ super)

Performance bonuses

Intended that this role is predominantly office based in the Sydney CDB 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 don’t hesitate to send us an email or contact Matt Cooper on 9249 4100.