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Senior Manager Planning Approvals

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 1 week agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

This job is about driving planning outcomes for Sydney’s most complex transport infrastructure. By leading statutory delivery and influencing policy, you will shape city-defining outcomes that impact the community. The team thrives on collaboration and innovation, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve environmental and sustainability goals.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading planning approvals

Lead specialist advice on the end-to-end delivery of planning approvals, environmental assessments and post-approval management across major infrastructure projects.
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Providing leadership

Provide strategic and technical leadership to a high-performing team of planning specialists and consultants.
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Collaborating with stakeholders

Partner with key stakeholders—including government agencies, councils and the community—to influence outcomes and deliver innovative planning solutions.

Key criteria

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Planning and environmental approvals expertise

Proven experience with NSW planning and environmental approvals processes.

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Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated leadership of teams delivering major infrastructure approvals.

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Project management skills

Experience managing consultants and concurrent project demands effectively.

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4 criteria for this job
Planning and environmental approvals expertise
Proven experience with NSW planning and environmental approvals processes.

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Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated leadership of teams delivering major infrastructure approvals.

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Project management skills
Experience managing consultants and concurrent project demands effectively.

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Stakeholder collaboration
Experience influencing senior stakeholders across government and community.

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