Description:
Habitat Planning is a leading town planning firm located in Albury.
We are always looking for opportunities to expand our vibrant young team.
We are passionate about planning and in everything we do, we combine creative thinking with a focused attention to detail, uphold high standards and deliver for our clients with equal parts efficiency and enthusiasm.
Our team’s broad-ranging knowledge and multi-disciplinary skill set allows us to adapt to each project with a truly collaborative approach. We collaborate with people in regional New South Wales and Victoria to deliver practical and purpose-driven town planning and urban design.
Habitat offer competitive salary packages and incentives. We provide a relaxed and supportive work environment, career development with a defined pathway, professional development and significant opportunity to grow your career.
Are you a passionate planning professional looking to progress your career with a team of friendly and supportive Town Planners and Urban Designers?
With sustained growth and a range of exciting projects in the pipeline, Habitat is looking for Consultants of various experience levels to join our regionally based team.
By joining the Habitat team located in Albury/Wodonga, you will have the opportunity to expand your skill set and experience and contribute to a wide range of varying projects from small to large scale.
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and other benefits, including a relaxed and supportive work environment, career development with a defined pathway, professional development and significant opportunity to grow your career.
Key responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Enjoy working with a wide variety of clients including landowners, developers, local Government and public sector agencies
- Be part of a growing and fast paced team that offers a supportive learning environment
- Prepare, lodge and manage planning applications
- Review planning schemes and interpret legislation
- Provide planning advice across a broad range of local councils, land uses and development types
- Work with council, clients and consultant teams to achieve positive planning outcomes
- Review development plans and technical reports
- Liaise with clients, sub-consultants, Councils and relevant authorities
- Contribute to maintaining and growing strong client relationships
Who we are looking for
This position would be suitable for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate will be driven, proactive and results oriented. They will be able to manage their own workload to achieve the best results for our clients. We will be looking for the following capabilities:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Urban Planning and Design or related degree
- Good working knowledge of the NSW and VIC planning systems
- Ability to interpret and apply planning legislation
- Ability to critically analyse, problem solve and formulate a position
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good report writing skills
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work to timeframes
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including public presentation skills
- Experience in the preparation of town planning reports and planning advice
- Experience in management of applications through the planning assessment process
- Build rapport with clients and other team members easily
How to apply
Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you.
Send a cover letter and CV to careers@habitatplanning.com.au