Join our values-driven team of urban thinkers, planners and designers – Senior Urban Planner role (part-time) available now
Jensen PLUS are seeking an experienced urban planner to lead statutory planning projects and contribute to a variety of creative and community-focused assignments.
This is your chance to join a small team that believes in regenerative planning, collaboration, and making a difference.
About the Role
As a senior contributor within our team, you’ll:
- Lead the preparation of planning reports, code amendments, and development applications, coordinating consultant inputs and navigating approvals confidently.
- Be a proactive, organised project manager who enjoys managing multiple planning projects.
- Lend your expertise to strategic planning and master planning work where needed.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively – through reports, presentations, and maps – to clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
- Take ownership of statutory urban planning projects with enthusiasm, energy and accountability.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of technical knowledge, practical experience, and a collaborative mindset. You will have:
- At least 5 years’ experience in the South Australian planning system, either preparing or assessing development applications.
- Accreditation as an Accredited Professional – Planning, and/or Registered Planner (RPIA).
- Experience with Code Amendments / Development Plan Amendments (desirable).
- The ability to work across disciplines and liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and your colleagues.
- A commitment to professional quality, clear communication, and reliable outcomes.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to work productively with a part-time schedule.
Additional Requirements
- Availability to work part-time three to four days per week (negotiable).
- Ability to support and contribute to community and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Capacity to assist with tenders and fee proposals to a high standard.
- Willingness to travel regionally or interstate when required.
- Desire to stay up to date with planning and design trends, techniques and legislation.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintenance of credentials.
- Readiness to provide administrative support and complete tasks beyond core responsibilities when needed.
- Willingness to take direction from senior staff and contribute positively to team culture.
Why Work with Us?
- At Jensen PLUS we’re passionate advocates for better places and sustainable cities.
- We bring a unique blend of design leadership, sustainability thinking, and community engagement to every project. Our values are deeply embedded in the way we work.
- Being part of a small, supportive team where your contribution truly matters.
- Working on meaningful projects across urban and regional South Australia (and beyond).
- Flexibility to balance your professional growth with life outside the office.
- Opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and grow in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to develop a senior leadership role within our team.
- We take pride in our work, our people, and the places we help shape.
How to Apply
Send a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, along with your CV to:
- Michael McKeown, Director
admin1@jensenplus.com.au - All applications will be treated confidentially.
No agency applications will be accepted.
