Strategic And Senior Planner (Multiple Positions)

Contract role: till the end of Feb 2025 with possible extension. Hourly pay rate: up to $63.72/hour to $72.63/hour + Super (based on experience). Hours: 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. Work arrangement: Hybrid (WFH + Parramatta office). Start: Immediate!

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
You will provide strategic and statutory planning advice, review the impact of Government planning policies and housing policy initiatives, assist to manage consultants as required and undertake planning approvals. The role is required to work in a small team to achieve milestones and team deliverables and work with external stakeholders (including other Government agencies) to achieve the outcomes of the team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide accurate and timely technical planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, housing providers, contractors, and consultants.

Complete planning and study reviews, provide advice and planning solutions, review third party submissions and project manage consultants, contractors, and providers (as required) in relation to planning activities.

Conduct and document planning and legislative issues and reporting, project status and perform risk management analyses on project performance for early issues management.

Prepare and/or review planning assessment reports and packages to ensure they comply with planning legislative requirements, planning policies and requirements.

Assist in the completion of planning and technical study reviews, provide advice and planning solutions, and project management of consultants, contractors, and providers (as required) in relation to planning activities.

Provide advice and recommendations on the appropriateness of different approaches to managing planning risks across projects. This includes identifying planning risks and environmental impacts and compliance matters.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders (internal and external) and provide planning outcomes to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of projects to meet briefs, timelines, and expectations in line with Government planning policies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation and processes.

Tertiary qualifications in urban/regional planning or related discipline and/or equivalent planning experience.

Eligibility for membership of a relevant industry association.

The role may involve travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

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