Graduate Development Planner
Launch your career with Heidelberg Materials Australia
At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we are building a sustainable future through innovation, responsible resource management, and industry-leading construction materials solutions. As a global leader in building materials, we offer graduates the opportunity to develop their skills, work on meaningful projects, and learn from experienced professionals across a supportive and collaborative environment.
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Development Planner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in planning and development while contributing to the successful delivery of projects across our operations.
About the Role
As a Graduate Development Planner, you will work closely with experienced planning professionals to support a range of development, environmental, and regulatory approval activities. You will gain valuable exposure to planning processes, stakeholder engagement, project approvals, and sustainable development practices within the construction materials industry.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting with the preparation and submission of development applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory approvals.
Conducting site investigations, data collection, and analysis to support planning outcomes.
Researching and interpreting planning legislation, policies, and guidelines.
Preparing reports, presentations, and planning documentation.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, and Environmental teams, as well as external consultants.
Supporting community engagement activities and stakeholder consultations.
Monitoring and reporting on compliance and project progress against planning approvals.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of planning processes and procedures.
Assisting with a variety of planning projects and administrative tasks as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Recently completed a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, or a related discipline.
A current Australian Driver's Licence.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally.
The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
A genuine interest in planning, sustainability, and the construction materials industry.
Experience or exposure to GIS software such as ArcGIS – desirable, not essential.
Why Heidelberg Materials?
Structured graduate development and mentoring opportunities.
Exposure to a diverse range of planning and development projects.
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.
Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Competitive salary package, fully maintained company vehicle, and a range of attractive employee benefits.
Apply Now
If you are a recent graduate looking to kick-start your planning career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.
Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we employ people from all walks of life. We’re all individuals and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community, as long as you have full Australian work rights and can turn up every day “fit for work”, then we'd love to hear from you.
