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What this job is
Urban and Regional Planners develop strategic land-use policies, zoning frameworks, and infrastructure plans for Australian local and state governments. They analyse demographic and economic data, consult with communities and stakeholders, and prepare planning documents that guide residential, commercial, and industrial development while ensuring compliance with relevant planning legislation and sustainability objectives.
Pay
A$2,316 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Community Developmentcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Negotiationcore
- Policy Interpretationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Conflict Resolution
- Correspondence Drafting
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Digital Literacy
- Group Facilitation
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Documentation
- Record Management
- Time Management and Prioritisation