Principal Planner

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We are seeking an experienced Principal Planner to lead and deliver complex planning projects, provide expert professional advice, and support high-quality, sustainable development outcomes. This is an influential role for a strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities, interpret planning legislation and policy, and build effective relationships with applicants, consultants, stakeholders, elected representatives, and members of the community.

You will oversee a varied caseload of major and complex planning applications, from pre-application discussions through to recommendation and determination. Your responsibilities will include assessing proposals against relevant planning policy, legislation, design principles, environmental considerations, and infrastructure requirements; preparing clear and well-reasoned reports; negotiating with applicants and professional teams; and presenting recommendations at committees, hearings, or other formal forums. You will also contribute to the preparation and review of planning policies, guidance, development frameworks, and strategic projects. The role may include mentoring colleagues, reviewing technical work, allocating resources, and supporting continuous improvements to planning processes and service delivery.

Applicants should have substantial professional experience in a planning environment, with a strong understanding of development management, spatial planning, and the legislative and policy framework relevant to the role. A recognised planning qualification or equivalent professional experience is required, along with evidence of managing complex projects and making sound, defensible recommendations. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of explaining technical matters clearly to varied audiences and handling sensitive or contested issues with diplomacy. Strong analytical, report-writing, negotiation, and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. Professional membership of a recognised planning body, or eligibility for membership, would be advantageous.

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Added 18/08/2026
Reference: cmpyhicuuckt79ernewo

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