Associate Director - Planning & Development Advisory

About the Role

This opportunity is for a seasoned planning expert ready to join a leading planning and development consultancy in a senior leadership role. The position suits a seasoned Principal Planner, Associate, or an emerging Associate Director eager to elevate their career by embracing broader leadership responsibilities, business development, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied project portfolio including planning proposals, rezoning processes, major development applications, strategic planning, policy initiatives, development advisory services, urban renewal, masterplanned communities, land use, and transport planning, as well as providing expert planning advice and reports.
• Act as a trusted consultant to developers, landowners, government bodies, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project execution, commercial success, and strong client relationships.

Why This Role is Attractive

• Clear progression path to senior leadership positions.
• Influence over business strategy and direction.
• High autonomy with complete project ownership.
• Extensive client interactions and industry exposure.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor a skilled planning team.
• Engagement with diverse and complex projects.
• Work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive salary package.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in planning consultancies or state government.
• Deep understanding of the NSW planning regulations.
• Proven record managing high-profile projects and client relationships.
• Experience guiding and developing planning teams.
• Strong commercial insight and business development skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and presentation capabilities.
• Dedication to achieving excellent planning outcomes.

Additional Information

This is a unique chance for a commercially driven planning professional to secure a leadership role influencing projects, personnel, and business results while contributing to some of the most impactful development initiatives in NSW.