Statutory Planner - Contract
- Melbourne, VIC
- $70.00-75.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Melbourne, CBD
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hrs per week
Contract: 6 months (with potential to extend or go permanent)
Competitive hourly rate + superWe are seeking a motivated Statutory Planner to join our team on a 6-month contract with strong potential to extend or potentially transition to a permanent role if desired. Based in Melbourne, you will play a key role in projects across Australia, gaining exposure to diverse planning challenges in infrastructure and environmental sectors.
Strategic planning experience is highly regarded, but not essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career with a supportive consultancy team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage planning applications in line with statutory requirements
- Contribute to multiple infrastructure and environmental projects nationwide
- Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies
- Ensure compliance with relevant planning schemes and legislation
- Support strategic planning initiatives where required
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Town Planning, or related field
- Experience in statutory planning (private or public sector considered)
- Strong knowledge of Victorian planning frameworks (experience in other states a plus)
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Strategic planning experience preferred but not essential
- Available to start within the next 2 weeks
- Work with a medium-sized engineering consultancy delivering projects nationwide
- Supportive management team that values learning, growth, and development
- Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and environmental projects
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Sebastian Leeder on 0412 931 677