Senior Urban Planner

Knowing that Im 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

Were 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.

How youll 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 dont 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.

Additional Information :

Why youll 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

Ready to push the limits of whats 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.

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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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time