Meet the Team
Our extensive industry experience and exceptional communication skills forms the basis for us to achieve a success rate of over 93 percent with our projects.
We recognise the important values of a collaborative and team approach to each project. The Keen Planning team is highly motivated to provide an excellent service to all our clients and gain support for quality developments that represent excellent living and working environments.
Bruce Keen
Director
Emma Breen
Town Planner
Jyothi Pathipati
Town Planner
Ilse Decruy
Office Manager
Town Planner
Careers
Position
Town Planner
Location: Balaclava, Melbourne
Type: Full-time
About Us: We are a thriving, close-knit consultancy that values collaboration, professional growth, and creating positive planning outcomes through our Proven Approach. Our team culture is our strength, and we are dedicated to developing each member to achieve their best. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Town Planner who is eager to be a part of our journey.
The Role: In this role, you will work closely with our Director and a talented team of planners, gaining invaluable mentorship while contributing to a variety of projects. You will help drive high-quality service by assisting with client relationships and the management of planning proposals. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in Victorian planning, gain exposure to VCAT, and support our commitment to positive planning outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high level specialist planning advice to clients.
- Process town planning applications, analysis, reporting and the formulation of recommendations.
- Discussions with Councils, objectors, government agencies and other interested parties to resolve problems.
- Prepare submissions on behalf of Keen Planning for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
- Prepare and process planning scheme amendments and formulate recommendations for the Senior Staff and Directors’ consideration.
About You:
- An eagerness to be a team player and contribute to the development of our team and business.
- A passion and enthusiasm for our profession and achieving good planning outcomes.
- A minimum of two years’ experience as a statutory town planner.
- Experience with a range of planning applications in Victoria (preferred).
- Ability to manage positive relationships with clients and Council.
- Relevant tertiary town planning qualifications.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build lasting client relationships and negotiate for great planning outcomes.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
What We Offer:
- A vibrant, inclusive team culture where your contributions make a difference.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- The chance to work on diverse and impactful projects.
- A workplace that truly values teamwork, work-life balance, and professional growth.
If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career and contribute to a supportive, team-focused consultancy, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a great fit for our team to bruce@keenplanning.com.au
If you enjoy working with diverse personalities, have exceptional communication skills, are intuitive and can remain calm and logical when those around you are not, you may have what it takes to become a planning consultant with Keen Planning.
Our consultants work as a cohesive team. We value openness and honesty and support all our team to develop as professionals and encourage everyone to contribute to the growth and direction of the company.
Keen Planning offers employees a vibrant location in the inner south-east close to public transport and shops, open plan office environment and a variety of benefits including memberships of professional associations, attendance at seminars / training courses, bonus incentive schemes, flexible career development options and regular social events.
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If you are interested in joining our team, please send in your resume to our Director, Bruce Keen by email bruce@keenplanning.com.au