Senior Urban Planner at Aecom USA

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Statutory Planning, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Planning Legislation, Planning Schemes, Policy Frameworks, Master Plans, Code Amendments, Transport Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Projects, Client Focused, Budget Management

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description "Knowing that I’m part of a team with a ‘can-do’ attitude and having access to some of the leading industry specialists motivates me to bring my best self to work every day." Peter Johnson, Principal Water Resources Engineer Come grow with us. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging development and infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our Adelaide Planning Team continues to play a key role in the design, approval and delivery of major city-shaping transport, infrastructure and master planning projects, both locally and interstate, with opportunities to tap into our global colleagues. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. Job Description How you’ll make a difference Being part of a specialist Adelaide-based Planning Team, working on large-scale multi-disciplinary transport, infrastructure and urban development projects. Such work includes: Preparing and managing development applications for large-scale developments Assisting with the preparation of Master Plans, Strategic Plans and Code Amendments Supporting major transport, infrastructure and renewable energy projects Leading consultation and engagement processes with key stakeholders Providing client focused, timely, accurate and professional planning advice on a range of projects Ensuring that project scope, budgets, timeframes and quality outputs are considered within a commercial business environment Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Degree-qualified in Urban, Environmental or a related Planning discipline, with 7+ years’ experience in statutory and strategic planning, including experience working within the South Australian planning system. Strong understanding of planning legislation, planning schemes and policy frameworks, including experience contributing to planning scheme and design code amendments,. Proven capability managing projects or key workstreams, coordinating inputs and delivering to agreed timeframes and budgets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience engaging clients, approval authorities, stakeholders and communities on complex planning matters. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Additional Information Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. State/Province: South Australia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Adelaide, SA

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Responsibilities

The Senior Urban Planner will be part of a specialist Adelaide-based Planning Team, working on large-scale multi-disciplinary transport, infrastructure, and urban development projects. Responsibilities include preparing development applications, assisting with Master Plans, and leading stakeholder engagement processes.