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Technical Director - Planner

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide technical leadership and strategic advice for complex urban and regional planning projects for government and private clients in Western Australia.

Role type

Senior IC technical director (urban/regional planning)

Builds

Urban and regional planning projects

Domain

Urban planning, regional development, government consulting

Required skills

Urban and regional planning expertise, client leadership and account management, knowledge of Western Australian planning legislation and policy, strategic business development, risk management, team mentoring and succession planning

Preferred skills

Experience in a consulting environment, major project delivery, strong commercial acumen

Technologies

Planning software, project management tools

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and strategic advice across a diverse portfolio of major projects; Act as Technical Director/reviewer on design and delivery of complex urban and regional planning projects; Build and maintain client relationships and lead key pursuits; Support team growth through mentoring, supervision, and technical training; Liaise with government agencies, internal specialists, and sub-consultants; Provide visible leadership and technical coaching to uplift capability.