About Barr Planning

We are a fast paced, dynamic town planning consultancy with offices in Newcastle and Sydney with a significant pipeline of major planning projects. Our team works with private, not-for-profit and public sector clients on strategic projects, specialising in the education, industrial, housing and infrastructure sectors. We help our clients deliver schools, affordable housing, employment land and places for our communities to enjoy.

Why work with us?

Are you an experienced consulting planner ready to deliver major projects and State Significant Development.

At Barr Planning, our people are the reason for our success. We attract talented people who are brilliant at what they do, passionate about delivering quality for our clients and who align to our team values. As a team we work hard to create a strong and supportive culture that thrives on collaboration, values, employee development and embracing continuous improvement.

Our team enjoys:

A competitive salary package with overtime paid beyond standard work hours.

Flexibility – work from our Newcastle office or work from home. Part time options also considered.

Paid membership to Planning Institute Australia & up to $3,000 towards professional development per year.

Access to our Study Assistance Program to support further learning and career development.

The opportunity to participate in a diverse range of projects across NSW.

The Roles

We are looking for a new Associate who will be responsible for:

Managing and delivering a range of State and regionally significant projects on time and on budget.

Acting as Project Lead to liaise with clients and maintain communication between staff and clients.

Developing fee proposals for new projects and managing internal workflows, invoices and reporting.

Contributing to the development and maintenance of our QA system and support business development, with a focus on targeted sectors.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for an experienced planner, who meets the following criteria:

Has a planning degree which is accredited by PIA and more than 10 years experience in senior planning roles.

Hold or be working towards Registered Planner status with PIA.

Have a broad technical knowledge of the NSW planning legislation and processes, with skills in environmental impact assessment and urban development.

Possess project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage a project within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality goals.

Demonstrates excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills with proven team leadership capability.

How to apply

Join a team that makes a difference to communities and who puts their people first. Apply now via Seek with your resume and cover letter, addressing all relevant criteria. A Position Description can be provided upon request via the Contact Us page at www.barrplanning.com.au

Applications close: Monday 25 August 2025