Urban Planner
About the role
Our established Wollongong Planning team is looking for an Urban Planner to join us on a permanent basis.
This role will provide technical planning expertise. You will have the opportunity to contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams, and also work independently as an urban planner on your own projects.
Successful candidates will be developed in a professional and personal sense and provided with an opportunity to forge a challenging and rewarding career path in a successful consultancy. Our team works on a range of land development, infrastructure, and strategic planning projects across New South Wales.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Prepare and manage site suitability reports, development applications and Rezoning Amendments on behalf of clients.
- Undertake planning-related duties on a range of project types.
- Provide mentoring and informal guidance to junior level staff, may assist in assigning tasks, providing coaching, and reviewing reports
- Works effectively with individuals of diverse disciplines in a cooperative and supportive manner to achieve and meet client expectations.
- Complete all work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec’s Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures
- Delivering excellence to internal and external clients and their communities
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams and work independently as a planning project manager.
- Business Development – prepare fee proposals and quotes for clients
- Project Management – ensure projects are delivered to budget and scope
- Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond
- Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Proficient in urban planning research, data analysis and report writing.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW Planning system and legislation.
- Experience in statutory and/or strategic planning.
- Relevant knowledge of Australian standards and legislation.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Interest in working on a broad variety of projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with the team, managers and clients.
- Committed to self-improvement and continuing professional development.
- Drive and passion to solve problems and produce innovative solutions.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.