Town Planner

Overview

Our client, a vibrant and expanding town planning consultancy located in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, specializes in diverse development projects across Queensland. The firm prides itself on delivering pragmatic, commercially sound, and solution-driven planning advice.

Role Summary

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Town Planner to enhance their expertise within a hands-on consultancy setting. Working closely with seasoned senior planners and directors, the successful candidate will contribute to all stages of the development approval process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial planning and development assessments;
• Assist with the preparation of development applications;
• Interpret and review planning schemes, relevant legislation, and policies;
• Perform research, analysis, and due diligence related to planning;
• Prepare planning reports, correspondence, and other necessary documentation;
• Collaborate with clients, local councils, and other project consultants;
• Support senior planners and directors handling complex development issues;
• Manage workload effectively to meet project deadlines and budget constraints;
• Devise practical, commercially viable solutions to planning and development challenges.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a degree in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a comparable planning qualification;
• Familiarity with Queensland’s planning legislation and schemes;
• Excellent written and oral communication capabilities;
• Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with clients, consultants, and team members;
• Effective organizational and time management skills;
• Practical mindset and eagerness to learn and grow;
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication.

Why Work With Our Client?

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of planning tasks and client projects, progressing from initial investigations through to approvals. Employees enjoy close support from senior professionals, opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and escalating responsibility as experience accrues. The environment encourages learning, contribution, and development into a competent and versatile planning consultant rather than simply processing applications.

If you seek to cultivate your planning career within a dynamic, collaborative consultancy, we welcome your application.