Leads town planning activities for wireless telecommunications infrastructure projects across Australia. Manages development applications, planning approvals, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, community consultation, outsourced suppliers, and complex site acquisition challenges. Provides client and internal stakeholder support, ensures project commitments and safety standards are met, and mentors Town Planners while driving planning excellence across network deployment projects.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join our team and play a key role in delivering telecommunications infrastructure projects across Australia.
Reporting to the SAED Manager, you will lead planning activities, oversee outsourced suppliers and support internal planning teams to ensure contractual commitments are achieved and project outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This position will also provide leadership and mentoring to Town Planners while driving planning excellence across wireless network deployment projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing development applications and planning approval processes for wireless infrastructure projects.
- Providing guidance and oversight to outsourced planning partners and internal stakeholders.
- Identifying and removing barriers to site acquisition and planning approvals.
- Undertaking planning assessments, environmental impact considerations and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Supporting community consultation programs and information sessions.
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to successful project delivery outcomes.
- Coaching and mentoring Town Planners to build capability across the team.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
- Demonstrated town planning leadership experience within a telecommunications environment, including at least five years operating at a senior level.
- Experience delivering telecommunications or infrastructure projects within Australia.
- Strong understanding of planning legislation across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, community consultation and dispute resolution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors and community stakeholders.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to manage complex planning and acquisition challenges.
- A collaborative approach, customer focus and commitment to safe work practices.
At Downer, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment where our people can grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact.
You can expect:
- A diverse and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Exposure to nationally significant telecommunications infrastructure projects.
- Flexible and supportive working arrangements where operationally feasible.
- A strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and inclusion.
Downer's Energy and Utilities business delivers critical infrastructure services across Australia. We work with customers across telecommunications, power, gas, water and renewable energy industries to design, build and maintain essential networks that connect communities and support the nation's future.
We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute their best.
How to applyIf you are an experienced Town Planning professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply and submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Please note that applications will only be accepted via our online recruitment system.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies or third parties that have not been engaged through the appropriate channels. Unsolicited resumes received will become the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.
Downer Group Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne, Australia
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