Town Planner
MAAS Group Holdings (ASX - MGH), is a multi-national conglomerate experiencing sustained growth across its key business units of Property Development, Civil Works, Plant Hire, Construction Materials, Electrical and Under Ground Mining & Tunnelling.
Your role:
As the Town Planner, you will be working within the Planning and Projects team contributing to the delivery of MGP Residential projects. You will be working in a fast-paced team orientated environment on a variety of projects across regional NSW for MGH. In this role, you will have direct interaction with business stakeholders, consultants, and council throughout the entire development process from development concept to completion of works.
The Town Planner Position is full time position based at Newcastle or Sydney. The position will require travel to various sites as required.
Your daily duties would include:
Interpret relevant local and state government planning strategies, policies, directions, and legislation.
Design development, documentation, management of projects and their associated delivery as required.
Engaging with consultants to assist in the provision of advice and reporting deliverables on technical matters as they relate to the assessment of Development Applications in a manner that aims to achieve MGP’s desired outcomes.
Co-ordinate fee proposals and supporting technical advice for various developments and their approval pathways.
Prepare Statement of Environmental Effects, co-ordinate supporting documentation and reports relating to proposed development.
Undertake desktop site analysis and research in relation to relevant town planning provisions, development opportunities and constraints.
Experience in planning assessment and demonstrated ability to assess and analyse complex planning matters and determine solutions in an effective and timely way.
Ability to negotiate outcomes on applications with considerations to the applicant, community needs, and in consistency with the relevant planning provisions and legislation.
What you'll require to succeed:
A tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
Unrestricted Australian working rights.
Current Australian Driver’s License.
Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
Reading and understanding technical drawings and diagrams.
Comprehensive knowledge of the NSW planning system and development assessment process.
Proficient oral/written communication skills including the ability to write complex and/or technical reports in plain English.
Benefits and Perks:
- An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking ASX company.
- A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
- We offer an exciting Employee Benefits Platform that provides access to a range of exclusive discounts on banking, retail and healthcare, as well as novated leasing options.
- Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
- We recognise and reward employees through our monthly Value Awards Program.
- Continued Professional Development and training.
- Opportunities for professional growth within Maas and the broader Group.
- Work environment where safety is always the number one priority
For more information about this role, please contact HR@maasgroup.com.au