Maas Group Holdings is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, Graduate Town Planner who has the desire to grow their planning knowledge and project management skills. 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.This role is based in Newcastle. Responsibilities Interpret relevant local and state government planning strategies, policies, directions, and legislation.Undertake desktop site analysis and research in relation to relevant town planning provisions, development opportunities and constraints.Prepare Statement of Environmental Effects, co-ordinate supporting documentation and reports relating to proposed development.Co-ordinate fee proposals and supporting technical advice for various developments and their approval pathways, including but not limited to DA’s, CDC’s & CC’s.Review building design documentation, drawings, and reports to ensure acceptable development in accordance with MGH aims and objectives is being proposed.Coordinate application submission to relevant authority’s as required.Provide technical support and assistance to the sales and delivery teams.Assist with any ad-hoc support tasks as required by team members and management for the overall efficient functioning of the Planning & Projects team and delivery pipeline.  Skills & Experience Reading and understanding technical drawings diagrams.Proficient oral/written communication skills including the ability to write complex and/or technical reports in plain English.An understanding of Architectural and building terminology.An understanding of NSW planning codes, Australian Standards and the NCC.Knowledge of the NSW planning system and development assessment processRelevant experience in the development or related industry.An understanding of project management principles. Your qualifications Degree qualifications in a planning related area or other suitable planning qualifications.Current Australian Driver’s Licence. For further details please contact HR@maasgroup.com.au AUD Newcastle 2300