Graduate Town Planner

Build your career with an organisation that is invested in your success.

At Maker Consulting Services we are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate Town Planner to join our growing planning team in Wollongong.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on a diverse and exciting range of statutory and strategic planning projects while developing your technical, communication and project management skills that will set you up for long-term success.

Working directly with our Director of Planning and the broader Planning team, you will receive expert mentoring and hands-on experience across every stage of the planning process – from initial investigations and due diligence and beyond.

We will be flexible for the right candidate, so whether you are a recent graduate, about to graduate, can work full-time or part-time, if you are passionate about town planning, we would like to hear from you.

Why join Maker

Maker is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary consultancy with more than 65 employees across 4 offices in NSW and Victoria. In addition to Town Planning, we specialise in Civil Engineering, Surveying, and Project Management which provides you with the opportunity to collaborate across a wide range of exciting projects.

You’ll enjoy:

• A genuine opportunity with mentoring from experienced planners
• Exposure to a broad range of planning projects
• Opportunities to work closely with clients, consultants and government authorities
• A 4-day working week, giving you more time to enjoy life outside work
• Professional development and ongoing technical training
• A supportive, collaborative culture, focused on learning and growth
• Modern offices and regular team social events

About the Role

Working closely with our Planning Director and the broader Planning team, you'll contribute to projects from inception to delivery and beyond

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of a range of planning related documentation including general and due diligence advice, statements of environmental effects, scoping reports, environmental impact statements and planning proposals in accordance with the relevant legislation and state and local policies.
• Utilising and developing your written and verbal communication, and your critical thinking skills to interpret and apply the relevant legislation/ policy application to projects.
• Attending meetings with clients and other team members.
• Undertaking tasks including the collation of documents and other administrative functions relevant to the planning team, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Providing assistance to the Director of Planning and the broader Planning team where necessary, including during NSW LEC appeals.

You'll be encouraged to ask questions, learn from experienced professionals and progressively take on greater responsibility as your confidence grows.

About You

We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and excited to build a career in planning.

You will have:

• A completed (or soon-to-be completed) degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking and an interest in interpreting planning legislation and policy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Whether you're graduating this year or have some early industry experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're looking for a supportive team, meaningful work and the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded planner, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining why you're interested in joining Maker Consulting Services