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Associate Director - Planning

Perth, WA, auFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Establish and grow a planning capability within AECOM's WA Environment business, leading planning and development approval processes for complex projects across infrastructure, development, and energy sectors.

Role type

Associate Director, Planning & Business Development

Builds

A sustainable pipeline of planning and development approval work for the WA Environment business

Domain

Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Consulting, Western Australia

Required skills

Strategic planning advice, stakeholder engagement with government agencies, client relationship management, business development, proposal leadership, team mentorship

Preferred skills

Consulting experience, knowledge of WA Planning and Development Act

Technologies

Planning and Development Act frameworks, WAPC systems

Responsibilities

Lead planning and development approval processes, provide strategic advice on planning pathways, manage engagement with government bodies and local councils, build client relationships and convert opportunities, lead pursuits and tenders, act as senior planning reviewer, establish and mentor a future planning team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities