Planning Advisor

Planning Advisor – Local Government Contract

As a Planning Advisor, you’ll play a key role in assessing development applications, preparing reports, and supporting planning processes. This three-month engagement offers flexibility to work remotely within a collaborative environment focused on community and environmental excellence.


Engagement Details:

• Type: Labour hire engagement
• Location: Remote
• Period: Approximately 3 months (January 2026 – 30 April 2026), with potential extension
• Hours: Up to 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am–5pm). Additional hours require prior approval
• Rate:$80 per hour
• Equipment: Use of own laptop preferred

What You Will Do:

• Write delegate reports for development applications across various types (Material Change of Use, Reconfiguration of a Lot, Boundary Realignment, Building Works, Referral Agency Responses, Exemption Certificates)
• Prepare information requests as required
• Draft conditions of approval
• Prepare grounds of refusal
• Liaise with the Development Assessment team to ensure accurate and timely outputs

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Strong knowledge of statutory planning and development assessment procedures
• Significant experience in town planning with a solid understanding of local and state planning frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate technical information into clear advice

Nice to Have:

• Experience with legal proceedings related to planning disputes
• Familiarity with process mapping and document management
• Previous remote working experience with minimal supervision
• Certification or accreditation in town planning or related fields

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline
• Proven track record of at least 3–5 years in planning or development assessment roles
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex development applications

Apply now to become a key contributor to planning and development excellence by uploading your most up-to-date resume (Word format).




At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.