Town Planner

About the Organisation

Bishopp has expanded over the past 30 years to become one of Australia’s leading regional out-of-home advertising businesses. With more than 3,000 advertising placements across Australia and New Zealand, the company provides wide-reaching brand exposure through a large network spanning roadsides and airports.

Role Overview

This is a permanent, full-time position that can be based at the head office in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, or performed remotely from Sydney or Melbourne.

The Town Planner will be a key contributor to Bishopp’s development pipeline by reviewing and interpreting planning requirements for sites in the early phases of development. The role suits someone who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working through complex planning frameworks, and driven by outcomes that support business growth.

You will bring together strong planning expertise and a commercially aware approach to help the business spot opportunities, manage risk, and move projects forward efficiently.

Key Duties

• Offer specialist guidance on planning laws, local planning schemes, and regulatory rules affecting proposed development sites.
• Carry out thorough assessments of planning controls and identify opportunities, risks, and possible routes for progressing a site.
• Liaise with external planners, consultants, councils, and other stakeholders to obtain, review, and present accurate planning information.
• Work with internal teams across the business to assist with site acquisition, development proposals, and strategic decisions.
• Take responsibility for planning investigations and help ensure projects continue advancing toward commercial results.
• Travel throughout Australia to inspect potential development locations and evaluate site suitability.

Experience and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a professional planning position.
• Background in a private consultancy, local government, state government, or an equivalent planning environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret planning legislation and regulatory frameworks accurately.
• A results-focused mindset with proven experience balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A current driver’s licence.

Why Join Bishopp

This is an opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation where your expertise will directly influence the delivery of new development opportunities across Australia. Bishopp values the growth of its business and its people alike.

Next Steps

If this role sounds like a fit, the company would like to hear from you. Use the application process to begin the conversation.