SEA CHANGE. CAREER GROWTH. DIVERSE PROJECTS.

Ready for a lifestyle upgrade without sacrificing your career? Join RPS in Cairns, where reef and rainforest meet professional excellence. We are seeking a Principal Town Planner to play a key role in delivering a wide-ranging portfolio of impactful projects - all while enjoying the relaxed pace and natural beauty of Far North Queensland.
This is a rare opportunity to combine complex planning work across multiple sectors with the unmatched lifestyle of tropical Queensland.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Strategic centre for tourism, infrastructure, environmental, and regional planning
• Active investment in regional growth and urban development
• Direct flights to major Australian cities and international destinations from Cairns International Airport
  Whether you are looking for professional growth, a new adventure or a chance to reset your lifestyle - Cairns delivers.

WHO WE ARE

RPS is a global team of consultants, planners, designers, and technical experts delivering solutions that matter. With over 5,600 people across 125 countries, we bring global insight and local knowledge to every project. In Cairns, our Place & Environment team is known for collaboration, versatility and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

As a Principal Planner, you will be asked to:

• Lead, manage and deliver multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and community partners
• Provide high-quality planning advice and documentation that meets legislative requirements
• Contribute to business development and project bidding across all sectors
• Support and mentor junior planners and contribute to team capability across locations
• Collaborate closely with technical and environmental specialists within RPS