Your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to some of Melbourne's most significant and transformative infrastructure projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

Your role will include, but not be limited to: 

• Leading the delivery of statutory and strategic planning services across major infrastructure, water, and urban development projects. 

• Providing expert planning advice throughout all project phases, from feasibility and development through to approvals and delivery. 

• Managing and securing planning approvals, including planning permit applications, Heritage Act permits, and other regulatory processes. 

• Acting as a trusted advisor to water utility clients, government agencies, and infrastructure providers, supporting the successful delivery of critical assets and services. 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, government authorities, communities, and internal stakeholders. 

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating specialist sub-consultants to ensure high-quality project outcomes. 

• Preparing and reviewing technical reports, planning assessments, and approval documentation. 

• Supporting business development activities, client engagement initiatives, and the growth of our planning and environmental services offering. 

• Mentoring and developing junior planners while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment. 

About You 

You are a highly accomplished planning professional with significant experience delivering planning outcomes for major infrastructure projects. You bring a strong understanding of Victoria's planning framework and have successfully navigated complex approval pathways for large-scale developments. 

Ideally, you have established consulting experience working within the water industry and/or partnering with water utility clients, giving you a strong appreciation of the planning challenges and opportunities associated with essential water infrastructure. 

You are a natural leader who enjoys mentoring others, building strong client relationships, and driving exceptional project outcomes. 

Skills & Experience 

• Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related discipline. 

• 10+ years' experience in statutory and strategic planning, ideally within major infrastructure, water, utilities, or urban development projects. 

• Demonstrated experience working with, or delivering projects for, water authorities, water utilities, or the broader water sector. 

• Strong knowledge of Victorian planning and environmental approvals processes, particularly for major and complex infrastructure projects. 

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior planning professionals. 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with government agencies, utility providers, and project partners. 

• Strong business development capability and a track record of building and maintaining client relationships. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Eligibility for membership of a relevant professional planning association. 

Why Join KBR?  

At KBR, we partner with our clients to deliver complex and meaningful projects that make a difference. As part of our Planning and Environment team, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant  infrastructure   projects, supported by industry-leading technical specialists and a collaborative culture.  

With nearly 2,000 employees across Australia, we offer:  

• Opportunity to work on iconicinfrastructure projects.  

• Exposure to nationally significant projects that contribute to Australia's future capabilities.  

• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities.  A collaborative and inclusive culture built on our One Team approach.  

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.  

• Access to multidisciplinary teams and national career pathways.  

KBR Values  

At KBR, We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, and We Are a Team of Teams. 

Our people-first culture is central to our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact.  

Help Shape Tomorrow  

If you're looking to apply your  planning expertise to projects that support critical infrastructure , we'd love to hear from you.  

Apply today and be part of a team delivering solutions that matter.  

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