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Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
GHD is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to join our Places, Planning and Movement group in Sydney, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality statutory and strategic planning outcomes across urban and regional New South Wales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a planner with a consulting mindset who is motivated by complex, large‑scale and city‑shaping projects. This role would suit someone who wants to grow a career at the intersection of planning, design, infrastructure and delivery, in a high‑performing planning team within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy.
Working alongside our technical directors, designers and specialist teams, you will help shape precincts, communities and infrastructure outcomes across NSW, leveraging GHD’s established client relationships and deep technical capability across transport, water, energy, property, environment and social infrastructure.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Contributing to statutory and strategic planning projects across NSW, including precinct-scale, regional and city-shaping initiatives.
Providing clear, pragmatic planning advice to public and private sector clients across complex regulatory and delivery environments.
Delivering rezoning, statutory approvals, strategic planning, precinct master planning and policy work.
Collaborating with urban designers, engineers, environmental specialists and economists to achieve integrated, multidisciplinary outcomes.
Supporting project delivery, client relationships and business development activity, helping grow GHD’s planning and approvals offering.
What you will bring to the team:
A degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning or a related discipline
3-6 years’ experience in a consulting and/or government planning role
Working knowledge of NSW planning legislation, approvals pathways and rezoning processes
Experience contributing to or managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, including precincts, master planning, infrastructure or state‑significant projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients, regulators and project partners
An interest in growing a rewarding planning practice, building client relationships and working across GHD’s broader market sectors
Interested? Apply now with your CV and a cover letter.
Contact:
Paul Inglis
Ph +61 3 8687 8619
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We’re open to discussing full time or part time options.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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