What is planning?
Planning is the process through which people, businesses and government come together to protect, grow and shape their cities, towns and regions. The planning process involves research and consultation, writing reports, working with communities and other professionals, and preparing plans and strategies.
Why become a planner?
Help create more liveable communities
A career in planning allows you to be part of the solution to many of the challenges facing our world – from tackling climate change, providing safe and affordable places to live, and managing population growth.
Work everywhere and anywhere
The demand for planning professionals is growing, with planners needed in almost every community – across cities and towns as well as regional and remote areas.
Working as a planner can offer unique experiences in both Australia and overseas.
Experience a rewarding and satisfying career
Choose from a variety of roles working in local, state or federal government, private consultancy, or with other disciplines such as architecture or engineering. The planning profession also offers opportunities for professional accreditation, training and development, and career progression. Click here for more information on a planning career in local government.
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Accredited Planning Courses in NSW
