When You're Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level, Search Town Planning Jobs with Connexus Recruitment

As a trusted recruitment agency specialising in Town Planning roles within the architecture and built environment sectors, Connexus Recruitment connects talented professionals with opportunities that drive their careers forward. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced urban designer, our industry expertise ensures we align your skills and aspirations with roles that allow you to thrive.

In the fast-evolving architecture and planning landscape, having the right partner makes all the difference. Connexus Recruitment offers you a strategic edge, leveraging deep industry connections to uncover unadvertised opportunities in urban design, strategic planning, and more.

Our expertise ensures you're not just placed in a job but matched with a role that aligns with your vision, values, and long-term career goals.

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Mid-Level Client-Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Brisbane
  • AU$130000 - AU$170000 per annum
  • Permanent

Mechanical BIM Coordinator - D&C Contractor

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$120000 - AU$140000 per annum + plus super
  • Permanent

Junior Interior Designer

Design and Creative

  • Sydney
  • AU$75000 - AU$90000 per annum + super
  • Permanent

Client Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$130000 - AU$160000 per annum
  • Permanent

Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$65000 - AU$90000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection Engineer

Engineering

  • Brisbane
  • AU$135000 - AU$170000 per annum
  • Permanent

Associate Electrical Engineer - Future equity opportunity

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$160000 - AU$200000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Fire Protection & Hydraulics Engineer

Engineering

  • Melbourne
  • AU$120000 - AU$165000 per annum
  • Permanent

Senior Client-Side Project Manager (Construction)

Consultancy

  • Sydney
  • AU$170000 - AU$210000 per annum
  • Permanent

Hydraulic Revit Modeller

Engineering

  • Sydney
  • AU$90000 - AU$120000 per annum + + superannuation
  • Permanent

Work With Leaders in
Town Planning

Securing a role that reflects your ambitions is as vital as the expertise you bring to the table. Connexus Recruitment bridges this gap with a vast network of trusted clients, from boutique urban planning consultancies to major architectural firms, development companies, and local government authorities.

These relationships open doors to a diverse range of roles that empower you to make a tangible impact while finding a workplace where you truly belong.

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Town Planning
Recruitment Experts

With a nuanced understanding of the architecture industry and its unique challenges, Connexus Recruitment delivers more than job placements—we provide tailored career pathways.

From strategic urban projects to opportunities involving cutting-edge technologies, we help you explore roles that challenge and grow your expertise. Our personalised approach ensures you gain access to sought-after roles, many of which remain off the public radar.

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Millie Macdonald
Senior Recruitment Consultant

Fostering Career Growth in
Town Planning

Town Planning is a dynamic field requiring a blend of technical acumen and creative thinking. Connexus Recruitment connects you with employers who value your ability to shape sustainable communities and align your skills with their strategic visions.

From navigating complex zoning regulations to influencing urban growth, we place you in positions that amplify your potential, foster growth, and promote continuous professional development.

Building Services Engineering roles we recruit:

Mechanical Specialisation

Mechanical
Engineering

Electrical Specialisation

Electrical
Engineering

Hydraulic Specialisation

Hydraulic
Engineering

Fire Protection Specialisation

Fire Protection
Engineering

Fire Safety Specialisation

Fire Safety
Engineering

HV Specialisation

Level 3 and HV
Engineering

Acoustic Specialisation

Acoustics
Engineering

Vertical Specialisation

Vertical Transportation
Engineering

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BIM Managers
Co-ordinators

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Revit
Modellers

Town Planning FAQs

The expected salary for a Town Planner varies as you become more experienced.

  • Urban Designer (1-3 yrs): $60,000 - $75,000
  • Urban Designer (3-6 yrs): $75,000 - $100,000
  • Urban Designer (6-10 yrs): $100,000 - $130,000
  • Senior Urban Designer: $120,000 - $160,000

*Salary may depend on discipline, location, qualifications, accreditations and network/ability to generate business.

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a Town Planner include:

  • Expertise in zoning laws, land use planning, and urban design principles
  • Proficiency with planning software like AutoCAD, GIS, or SketchUp
  • Strong communication skills for public consultations and stakeholder engagement
  • Detailed knowledge of state and federal planning legislation
  • Creative problem-solving to develop sustainable and innovative designs

Town Planners can progress through various pathways, starting as assistant planners and advancing to roles such as senior urban designers or directors of planning. Many professionals transition into advisory roles, working on large-scale infrastructure projects or strategic consultancy positions.

Certifications, such as those offered by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) or urban design accreditation, further enhance career prospects.

At Connexus Recruitment, we guide you through this journey, providing access to opportunities that match your aspirations and expertise.

What our clients say

“Connexus worked tirelessly to find the right candidate for a hard to fill role. Jack spent the time understanding our needs, our culture and our vision. His approach was meticulous, ethical and gave us comfort that we were receiving the best fit for our company.”

Hugo Murray - Director , Lucid Consulting

“Lewis was friendly, efficient and professional and a pleasure to deal with.”

Daniel, Candidate

“Josh new exactly what we were after and gave us the ideal candidate for the role. The process was very easy to deal with.”

Pras, Employer

“The process with Gareth was very smooth. Communication was very good. ”

Damian, Candidate

“Gareth is a genuine guy and was transparent through the process. Didn't sell me short (or high) and made my expectations and the employers expectations clear. Overall a good experience.”

Jonathan, Candidate

“​Jack has excellent industry networks and is knowledgeable in the building services market. He was always helpful and provided great advices during the recruitment process. It was a great pleasure working with Jack and I would highly recommend him. ”

Michael Lee - Senior Electrical Design Engineer , Aurecon

“My experience with Connexus was excellent throughout my job search. They were very supportive, well-informed, and consistently professional.”

Binod, Candidate

“​Jack is a very professional and efficient recruiter with outstanding communication skill and personality. He perfectly understand needs of company and candidate and match the best position .Working with Jack was an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend Jack! ”

Gina Kim - Mechanical Engineer , University of Sydney

“Josh was fantastic and I would definitely recommend both him and Connexus for anyone looking for a new building services role. Josh was very personable, responsive, gave useful preparation tips, feedback, and ultimately was crucial in me securing a great role in Sydney.”

Ollie, Candidate

“​Jack was very helpful in finding my new role which I am very happy in. He was super communicative throughout the process. He is very knowledgeable in the industry and I highly recommend him! ”

Matthew Savonije - Hydraulic Design Engineer , Sparks & Partners

“Lewis has been very proactive both providing candiates that have met our briefing and follow up feedback from our search”

Pat, Employer

“Awesome experience working with them. Very prompt and constant follow up. Absolute pleasure working with Jack and Josh.”

Sunil, Candidate

“​Jack did a great job for me. Fast response, professional and great communication. Well done and thanks! ”

Zoe Wu - Services Design Manager, Mirvac

“I really appreciate how efficient and proactive the team was in helping me secure a new role. They understood my background quickly, matched me with the right opportunity, and guided me through the process seamlessly. Great experience overall!”

Calvin, Candidate

“Connexus take the time to get to know your culture and drivers and take pride in finding people that match the mindset. As a CEO, it’s a dream”

Belinda, Employer

“Jack is not your typical recruiter who is all about the placement fee. He is knowledgeable within the industry and takes the time to get to know you and your business so he can provide the best possible candidates. ”

Mark Molloy - Managing Director , JN Consulting Engineers

“Gareth was an absolute pleasure to work with, professional, genuine, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. ”

Aleksandar, Candidate

“Jack successfully recruited a Senior Digital Engineering Lead within Arcadis that was completing a contract in the Middle East, and is the perfect fit for our business. ”

Steven Coyle - Regional Digital Engineering Lead , Arcadis

“The Connexus Recruitment team provided a very high quality of service throughout this recruitment process. Working collaboratively with us to really understand our business needs and the culture at MPower to ensure the candidates they put forward were aligned with MPower's core values and vision.”

Ryan, MPower Projects

“Jack helped me through the whole process making easy finding a new job with the right company. Jack is incredibly talented, never missed a follow-up call, well known within the building services consultancy industry and a pleasure to work with. ”

Neell Rojas - Senior Mechanical Engineer, Stantec

“Although Jack is NSW based, he helped me secure a position in Victoria by linking me up with the VIC office of the firm. I would definitely recommend him. ”

Pari Pathak - Senior Mechanical Engineer , LCI Consultants

“​I have found Jack to be a very patient and professional recruiter who will not rush you into a position and make sure that you are the right candidate. Highly recommended for both employers and candidates. ”

Adarash Dhar - Associate Mechanical Engineer, WSP

“​I have known Jack for a number of years; his honesty, integrity and loyalty to his clients and candidates is impeccable. He takes the time to understand our business and match the right candidates, and I have no hesitation in recommending Jack. ”

Neil Shepherd - Managing Director , Nutbrook Engineering Group

“Jack was personable and experienced in the building services sector, providing his knowledge of recent activities in the sector. I would recommend Jack for any business trying to build the right team and to attract the right talent. ”

David Clarke - Engineering Manager , University of Sydney

“​Jack's efforts and delivery of information on each prospective employer was exemplary. Rather than just rely on a phone call or a physical meeting, he also delivered a well detailed report that helped immensely; above and beyond any other recruiter I've worked with. ”

Jason Smith - Fire Protection Engineer , JHA Consulting Engineers

“​Jack is one of the best recruiters I have ever dealt with! Apart from finding exactly the position I was looking for, he followed my application up very closely, always pending to provide me periodically with updates and chasing extra information I was requesting. ”

Enrico Calzavara - Digital Project Manager - Cross River Rail , Willow

“I've worked with Jack on both sides of the fence, looking for new opportunities and finding the right candidates. He would listen to you, and be upfront with regards to the company or candidate, seeing the opportunity from our point of view rather than as a "recruiter". ”

Francis Huang - Associate Electrical Engineer, Walker Bai

“I recommend Jack to employers recruiting into the consulting engineer industry. Jack is genuine guy: a ‘straight talker’ with warm people skills. This makes him a strong advocate for clients, while putting people first. ”

Sonya Lu - Associate, Sustainability Strategy and ESG, Cundall

“Jack's strong relationships with different companies, employers and employees, really gives him the advantage to provide the best matches for everyone involved. ”

Lucas Furtado, Digital Engineering Leader - Mirvac

“Very Professional and Knowledgeable Team !!”

Deepak Dawatt, Senior Fire Services Engineer - Stantec

“Gareth was excellent, got me three interviews in a week and resulted inthree offers. Highly recommend.”

Andrej Radosavljevic, Mechanical Engineer - SCP

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