National Planning Executive

Who we are:

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of each team member in shaping our shared success. Our culture thrives on diversity, innovation, empowerment and progression. We live by our values and embrace creativity, using data driven insights and campaign effectiveness to deliver exceptional experiences for both our customers and our teams.

As an equal opportunity employer, we invest in our employees' development, prioritise their health and wellbeing, and nurture a culture that is ego free.

About the role:

As a National Planning Executive in our Commercial team, you’ll play a key role in the development and renewal of JCDecaux’s small and large format out-of-home media assets across Australia. Based in Sydney, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality town planning outcomes that enable new sites, upgrades and renewals, helping grow our out-of-home presence while balancing the needs of communities, advertisers and government stakeholders.

Working closely with the National Planning Manager and the broader Commercial Development team, you’ll help coordinate multi‑disciplinary consultants, manage planning approvals and support strategic engagement with State and Local Government authorities.

A day in the life:

You can expect your role to involve:

• Managing and coordinating town planning activities, advice and services for new, upgraded and existing out-of-home assets
• Maintaining strong knowledge of State and Local government town planning legislation in 1–2 States, and building this nationally over time
• Assisting the Commercial team to prepare and coordinate external consultants on town planning documentation, reports, presentations and specialist advice
• Helping shape and refine business processes for development and town planning activities across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA
• Systematically recording and managing existing planning permits and consent conditions for JCDecaux assets, working with external contractors and our Insights & Data team
• Supporting new business development by helping build relationships with State and Local Government, and presenting JCDecaux’s town planning concepts where required
• Assisting with town planning inputs for EOIs, RFIs, tenders and development opportunities
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual planning reports
• Helping develop internal tools (with Insights & Data) to monitor and report on planning permits and approvals
• Staying informed about planning legislation, codes and standards affecting out-of-home media, including reviewing OMA town planning reports and, where required, representing JCDecaux on the OMA regulatory affairs committee

About you:

You are a proactive, detail-oriented Town Planner / Planning Executive who enjoys working across multiple projects and stakeholders in a commercial environment. You’ll also bring:

• Degree qualifications in Town Planning, Development Management or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the development industry
• Knowledge of Local and State government development processes in 1–2 Australian States
• Strong understanding of statutory and strategic urban planning principles, including land use, development capability, due diligence, master planning and approvals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a professional, solutions-focused approach
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and related project management software
• Open to learning new skills, broadening knowledge of statutory frameworks across Australia, and embracing new ways of working to support continuous improvement and better project outcomes.

Why join JCDecaux:

At JCDecaux your wellbeing, health, and safety are our top priority. We value and reward your contributions and ensure Belonging and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits on offer:

• Opportunity to get an additional week of annual leave after your first year (25 days), volunteer leave, and dedicated celebration and wellness days.
• Participation in our bonus or OTE programs
• Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities, including personalised development plans and a range of in-person and online courses to support your career journey. Development which enables you to advance and reach your full potential.
• Parental leave and Market-leading fertility leave.
• Fully supported hybrid working arrangements (subject to role).
• Opportunities to be part of employee-led steering committees across Diversity & Inclusion, Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability. Our dedicated DEIB committee champions are involved in initiatives like Pride Panel, International Women’s Day, and RAP. We also proudly partner with charities such as R U OK?, Oz Harvest, and Thread Together.

Join us and be part of a company where your ideas matter, your growth is a priority, and your contributions will help us lead the way in transforming the Out-of-Home landscape.