Senior Urban Planner

About the Role

The Adelaide Planning Team plays a pivotal role in designing, approving, and delivering major transport, infrastructure and master‑planning projects across South Australia and beyond, leveraging AECOM’s global expertise. • Prepare and manage development applications for large‑scale projects • Assist with Master Plans, Strategic Plans and Code Amendments • Support major transport, infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives • Lead stakeholder consultation and engagement processes • Provide timely, accurate client‑focused planning advice • Ensure project scope, budgets, timelines and quality in a commercial setting

Key Responsibilities

• ▸development applications
• ▸master planning
• ▸infrastructure support
• ▸stakeholder engagement
• ▸planning advice
• ▸project management

What You Bring

• Degree in Urban, Environmental or related planning discipline • 7+ years statutory and strategic planning experience, including South Australian system • Strong knowledge of planning legislation, schemes and policy frameworks • Proven project or workstream management, meeting budgets and deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication; adept at engaging clients and authorities

Requirements

• ▸planning degree
• ▸7+ years
• ▸planning legislation
• ▸project management
• ▸communication

Benefits

Employees enjoy hybrid work options, flexible start/end times, part‑time or job‑sharing arrangements, and a comprehensive suite of compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs that support both personal and family needs. • Flexible work arrangements: alternative hours, part‑time, job‑sharing, hybrid • Up to six weeks additional annual leave per year • Volunteer and representation leave • Flex public holidays (swap Easter or other days) • Access to global compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs

Work Environment

Office Full-Time