Associate / Senior Associate Urban Planner

Associate l Senior Associate Urban Planner 
Location: Perth, WA
Type: Full-time, Permanent / Part Time
Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 + Bonus + Super
Flexible working hours
4 Day week / 9 day fortnight on offer
Industry accreditation and events
Maternity / Parental leave

The Opportunity 
A well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy is seeking an experienced planner to step into an Associateor aSenior Associate Planner role. This is an opportunity offering the chance to play a key role in both project delivery and the ongoing growth of the business.
You will work across a diverse portfolio of projects, providing planning advice, leading teams, and contributing to business development initiatives within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities Project & Client Delivery

• Lead and manage statutory and strategic planning projects from inception to determination
• Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across a diverse project portfolio
• Oversee the preparation and review of reports, applications, and submissions
• Manage client relationships and expectations to ensure successful project outcomes
• Represent clients in meetings with local and state government authorities, panels, and stakeholders

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and support Planning Consultants and Senior Planners
• Provide technical guidance and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality work
• Support professional development and capability building within the team

Operational & Commercial Contribution

• Support financial performance, including budgets and project efficiency
• Contribute to internal processes, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with senior leadership on business strategy

About You
You are an experienced and commercially minded planner with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Urban & Regional Planning, Geography, or related discipline
• Approximately 7 - 10 years’ experience in town planning (Private experience comes highly regarded)
• Strong understanding of planning frameworks, development processes, and policy
• Demonstrated experience in project management and client liaison
• Experience within a consultancy environment highly regarded

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage team members effectively
• Confident stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and proactive approach to business development
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability

What’s on Offer

• Clear pathway to senior leadership
• Exposure to high-quality and complex projects across WA
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional team culture
• Competitive remuneration and performance incentives
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to attend industry and networking events
• Lead juniors
• Opportunity to learn business development under some of the best in the industry for those that wish to up-skill in the area

About the Company Our client is a respected, independent planning consultancy with a strong presence in the Western Australian market. Known for delivering high-quality planning advice and fostering long-term client relationships, the business offers a collaborative environment where individuals are empowered to succeed and grow their careers.

Apply Now If you’re ready to step into a senior role and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.