Senior Town Planner
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Senior Town Planner
Location: Charlestown, NSW
Work Type: Full-time | Flexible working
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy delivering a diverse range of planning and development projects across NSW.
This role provides high-level planning advice to developers, stakeholders, and project teams while ensuring statutory compliance and quality outcomes across the built and natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide high-level, accurate town planning advice to clients and stakeholders
· Manage and assess Development Applications in accordance with NSW legislation
· Prepare planning assessments, reports, and conditions of consent
· Conduct pre-lodgement meetings and provide upfront strategic advice
· Liaise with councils, government departments, and approval authorities
· Inspect development sites as required
· Maintain currency with planning legislation, policy changes, and best practice
About You
· Degree qualified in Town/Urban Planning (or equivalent)
· Minimum 3+ years’ experience within the NSW planning system
· Strong understanding of the EP&A Act, planning instruments, and DA processes
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Organised, commercially aware, and able to work autonomously
This is a senior technical role offering flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career progression—without immediate Principal-level pressure.
Please apply online or call 02 4978 7777 for a confidential discussion.
Contact: Mark Seery
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Location: Charlestown, NSW
Work Type: Full-time | Flexible working
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy delivering a diverse range of planning and development projects across NSW.
This role provides high-level planning advice to developers, stakeholders, and project teams while ensuring statutory compliance and quality outcomes across the built and natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide high-level, accurate town planning advice to clients and stakeholders
· Manage and assess Development Applications in accordance with NSW legislation
· Prepare planning assessments, reports, and conditions of consent
· Conduct pre-lodgement meetings and provide upfront strategic advice
· Liaise with councils, government departments, and approval authorities
· Inspect development sites as required
· Maintain currency with planning legislation, policy changes, and best practice
About You
· Degree qualified in Town/Urban Planning (or equivalent)
· Minimum 3+ years’ experience within the NSW planning system
· Strong understanding of the EP&A Act, planning instruments, and DA processes
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Organised, commercially aware, and able to work autonomously
This is a senior technical role offering flexibility, autonomy, and long-term career progression—without immediate Principal-level pressure.
Please apply online or call 02 4978 7777 for a confidential discussion.
Contact: Mark Seery
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Town Planner role?
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Where is the Senior Town Planner job located?
The Senior Town Planner role with Chandler Macleod is based in Dudley, NSW, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Town Planner role remote?
Yes — the Senior Town Planner position at Chandler Macleod is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Senior Town Planner role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Senior Town Planner role at up to AUD 156,800 per year.
Is the Senior Town Planner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Senior Town Planner role?
The Senior Town Planner position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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