Senior Planner
Talent International is currently recruiting a Senior Planner to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $77.80/ hour + Super.
8 hours per day. 40 hours per week
Licenses: Driver’s License
Working from home: 5 days per fortnight. Required Office days are Tuesday and Thursday (additional office day at the candidate’s discretion).
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the Assessment Team. This team provides expert planning advice and leads projects from early inception through to approval. As a Senior Planner, you will work on a diverse portfolio of housing and community projects, ensuring high-quality planning assessments and compliance with relevant frameworks.
This role requires advanced written and verbal communication skills, as you will prepare Statements of Environmental Effects (SEEs) and Review of Environmental Factors (REFs), and contribute to both internal and external stakeholder meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level planning advice to support projects from initiation to approval
- Prepare and review SEEs, REFs, and complex planning documentation
- Lead discussions and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively across the client and with Government agencies to achieve project outcomes
- Contribute to team deliverables, project milestones, and assessment frameworks
- Support best practice planning and ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements
About You
You are an experienced planning professional with strong technical capability and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban/Regional Planning or a related discipline
- Strong background in residential development assessment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience preparing SEEs and REFs
- Current Driver’s Licence
Desirable:
- Experience with Part 5 assessments
- Eligibility for membership with a relevant planning industry association
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.