Senior Planner

Birtinya, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Senior PlannerShape the communities of tomorrow with a global consultancy that delivers projects with impact.At RPS, we are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Place & Environment team in our Sunshine Coast office. If you are ready to lead projects that contribute to smart urban growth, work alongside respected planning experts and develop your career within a globally connected team - we want to hear from you.Why RPS?RPS is a global professional services firm of over 5,600 people across 125 countries. We are passionate about solving problems that matter - for our clients and the communities we serve. We bring bold thinking, pragmatic advice and real outcomes to complex challenges.You will join a collaborative, easy-to-work-with culture where your voice is valued, and your career growth is supported through continuous learning, diverse opportunities and the freedom to bring your best self to work.The RoleAs a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of urban and regional planning projects. You will lead site investigations, prepare development applications and reports, liaise with clients and regulatory authorities and guide junior team members through mentorship and support.This is a strategic and delivery-focused position for someone who is commercially astute, technically capable and client-minded.What You'll Do

Manage and deliver statutory planning projects, development applications and due diligence assessments
Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
Engage with local and state government agencies, clients and sub-consultants
Lead site assessments and contribute to strategic planning advice
Supervise and mentor junior and student planners
Support business development through client relationships and repeat work

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning (or equivalent recognised by PIA)
Minimum 6 years' experience in statutory or strategic planning, ideally in private consultancy
Sound knowledge of Queensland planning legislation and development processes
Proven track record preparing and assessing planning applications of varying complexity
Strong report writing and communication skills
Current driver's licence
PIA membership or eligibility (preferred)

What's On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Work with a passionate and experienced team in a flexible hybrid environment
Diverse career development and learning opportunities
A supportive, connected culture where your ideas count
Global exposure without sacrificing local impact

Ready to make complex easy?If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now.Join RPS and help us create shared value in a resource-scarce world.Our ApproachOur people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive - and share in our success.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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