Your Opportunity
RPS has an outstanding opportunity available for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Planning team on a permanent full-time basis, based in Cairns.
We're looking for someone who wants to progress their career in an environment where you will be mentored and profiled as a professional to achieve your potential.
This role is client facing with the opportunity to be the client liaison, and deal directly with other project team members, government and other key stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to mentor and work with more junior team members.
You will be part of our national Place and Environment Team, a multi-disciplinary team which includes town planning, landscape architecture, survey/mapping and urban design. We provide all staff with flexible working arrangements.
What you'll be doing
Reviewing the development potential of sites and providing due diligence advice;
Preparing development applications for a wide variety of development types and locations;
Liaising with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities regarding development and planning issues;
Assisting with other allied planning services including: strategic advice, policy review and allied approvals; and
Assisting clients to implement approval outcomes.
What you need to succeed
Bachelor of Planning or equivalent planning qualifications as recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
Demonstrated minimum of 5 years post qualified experience (private sector preferred).
Demonstrated understanding of the Queensland planning system.
High quality writing abilities.
Ability to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Strong commitment to client service, team work and passion to shape planning outcomes.
What's on Offer
Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic planning experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:
Certified Family Inclusive workplace - Flexible Work Arrangements available
Anniversary day off each year
1 x Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
Paid Parental and Partner Leave
$250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a plus other health and wellness initiatives
Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging
Professional and technical development programs incl, study assistance and online learning etc
Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++
What's Next…
If the above sounds like you and you're ready to take your career to the next level in a role that will challenge and excite then we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!
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