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Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Our well-respected Planning & Impact Assessment group of 40 professionals has an opportunity for an accomplished, well-connected Technical Director - Urban Planning to join their Victorian & Tasmanian team. Our Planning team of approximately 8 delivers statutory, strategic planning and environmental planning services to client projects in our property and buildings, transport, water, future energy and resources, environmental and defence market sectors.
As a technical leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and continued growth of our urban planning capability. You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset, established client relationships and a genuine passion for developing high-performing teams, while helping to identify and realise new opportunities.
We are focused on innovation, sustainability and the delivery of high-quality outcomes for our clients, while creating an environment where our people are supported to do their best work, grow their careers and make a meaningful impact on the communities we work within.
This diverse and exciting role will see you working on national and international projects, with responsibilities including:
Providing technical leadership, strategic advice and resource coordination across a diverse portfolio of major projects spanning multiple sectors.
Acting as Technical Director/Reviewer on the design and delivery of complex urban planning projects, ensuring fit-for-purpose outcomes, quality and compliance.
Building and maintaining senior client relationships, leading key pursuits and contributing to proposals, reports and technical assessments.
Supporting the growth and development of our team through mentoring, supervision, knowledge sharing and technical training.
Liaising with Commonwealth, State and Local Government clients, agencies, internal specialists, sub-consultants and other key stakeholders.
Providing visible leadership and technical coaching to uplift capability, support succession and role model GHD’s values.
What would you bring to the team?
A relevant tertiary qualification in planning or a related discipline, supported by 15+ years’ experience in an urban planning environment.
Local Victorian and/or Tasmanian experience, ideally gained within a consulting environment, will be highly regarded, along with a strong track record of contributing to major projects.
Strong knowledge of the Victorian and Tasmanian planning systems, including relevant legislative and policy frameworks.
Proven client leadership experience, ideally including account growth and work-winning with government and/or major private sector clients.
Well-developed commercial, risk management and communication skills, with the ability to make sound, practical technical decisions.
A collaborative, client-focused approach, with the credibility to influence outcomes, develop people and build high-performing teams.
For the right candidate, we will consider a part-time appointment.
We will consider candidates to work in any of GHD’s Victorian & Tasmanian offices.
Interested? Apply before cob 8 September 2026.
Linda Graham
Ph 03 8687 8846.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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