Associate Director Planning

AECOM has given me the opportunities support and trust to build a career thats aligned with my ambitions and interests. Lauren Spring Sector Manager & Growth Lead - Environment WA 

Come grow with us.  

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. 
 
Due to client and project demand an opportunity exists to establish and grow a Planning capability within our WA Environment business. As the first dedicated planning leader in the team and with the support of a well-established approvals team behind you youll combine project delivery client engagement and business development to build a strong and sustainable pipeline of work. 

How youll make a difference  

• Lead planning and development approval processes for projects across Western Australia.  

• Provide strategic advice on planning pathways under the WA Planning and Development Act and associated planning frameworks.  

• Manage engagement with the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) Department of Planning Lands and Heritage (DPLH) local governments and key stakeholders.  

• Build and maintain strong client relationships identifying opportunities and converting them into new work.  

• Lead pursuits proposals and tenders across the development infrastructure and energy sectors.  

• Act as the senior planning reviewer and technical lead for complex planning projects.  

• Help establish grow and mentor a future planning team in Western Australia.  

• Contribute to the growth strategy and market presence of the Planning business in WA. 

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 in Urban & Regional Planning or a related discipline.  

• 12 years experience in urban regional or statutory planning.  

• Strong knowledge of Western Australias planning system legislation and approval pathways.  

• Demonstrated experience securing planning and development approvals for complex projects.  

• Proven ability to build client relationships win work and develop new opportunities with strong stakeholder engagement skills across government and private sector clients.  

• Consulting experience is beneficial but not essential.  

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us  

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options 

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year  

• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities 

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