Provide expert town planning advice to support the approval and delivery of residential projects. Town PlannerHunter Region, NSW Permanent | Residential Development Your new companyA well-established and highly regarded residential building group with a strong presence across NSW is seeking an experienced Town Planner to join their team. Known for delivering quality homes at scale, this organisation offers long-term career stability, a collaborative culture and exposure to diverse residential projects across the Hunter Region. Your new roleAs the Town Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring planning and compliance requirements are met during the sales and estimating phase of residential projects. You will act as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, providing practical, solution-focused planning advice to support successful project approvals. Key responsibilities include: Assessing allocated sales estimating projects for planning and compliance requirements Identifying and resolving non-compliances and planning risks early in the process Reviewing dual occupancy proposals and feasibility reports prior to approval Preparing justification reports for merit-based planning variations Providing planning advice to sales consultants and attending customer meetings when required Liaising with Local Government Councils and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships Monitoring and reporting changes to LEPs, DCPs and State planning policies Contributing to the development of internal planning tools, templates and processes What youll need to succeedDemonstrated experience in town planning and compliance within residential development or constructionStrong working knowledge of NSW planning controls, including SEPPs, LEPs and DCPsPrevious experience working within a council/state govt or residential builder/high-volume housing environmentExcellent attention to detail with strong communication and time management skillsAbility to provide pragmatic, commercially sound planning solutionsRelevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline What youll get in returnPermanent position with a reputable residential building groupExposure to a consistent pipeline of Hunter Region projectsCollaborative, supportive team environmentOpportunity to influence planning outcomes at an early project stageCompetitive salary package aligned to experience What you need to do nowIf youre a Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career, click apply now or contact Lucille on 02 8062 6102 / lucille.kotze@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 2991754
