Urban Planner

• Iconic major infrastructure project
• Long term career development opportunities
• International Tier 1

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns Australia’s fourth largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the opportunity

The Victorian Government is upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology and Melbourne’s first dedicated busway. These changes will slash travel times and improve public transport in Melbourne’s east.

Laing O’Rourke is part of the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance with Major Road Projects Victoria, Symal, Arcadis and WSP. Our scope of work includes a new interchange connecting the Eastern Freeway to the North East Link tunnels, major road and bridge upgrades between Burke Road and Tram Road, smart traffic management technology upgrades and new noise protection to meet Victoria’s toughest traffic noise standards. The local community will also benefit from new and upgraded walking and cycling connections, upgrades to Koonung Creek Reserve and revitalised wetlands and open spaces.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Land Planner to join us, we offer market-leading benefits, and full support with relocation. Make the move to a people-centric, privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and preparation of any approvals required during project delivery.
• Provide ongoing planning and approvals advice to the project teams regarding any planning issues and challenging delivery matters.  
• Assess land for the project and undertake planning assessments to identify associated planning or approvals risks. 
• Contribute to the draft planning approval documents such as planning permits and support the client where new or amended primary approvals are required.
• Work with the Environment Manager to coordinate the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plan compliance documentation, as directed and engagement with relevant stakeholders in conjunction with nominated Cultural Heritage Advisors
• Assist with coordinating gap analysis and technical assessments for project areas - ecology, flora and fauna, post-contact/ built heritage and cultural heritage, as directed.
• Work with the GIS team to prepare GIS mapping of Site Investigation Areas, Project Areas and PSA mailing areas as required.

About you

• Experience in the coordination and preparation of project approvals for infrastructure projects in Victoria (preferred).
• A tertiary qualification in planning or environmental planning
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning process and legislation in Victoria.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with multi-disciplinary project teams and maintaining good working relationships with clients, authorities and the community

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

 Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.