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How do I become a Planner?

Planning is an exciting, flexible and varied career. The areas of work planners undertake covers a range of disciplines involved in the creation and management of cities, towns, and communities. Factors such as the environment, sustainability, social welfare, heritage and urban development are fundamental elements in the planning of cities and towns. The role of planners is becoming increasingly important as society places greater emphasis on balancing environmental and developmental issues, promoting liveable communities and securing high quality urban design.

Planners work everywhere and can be found in most Australian cities and towns. A career in planning can also provide opportunities to travel and work overseas as planning skills are valued all over the world. Planners can work in local, state and federal government, in consultant firms, with property development organisations, with private companies, and other organisations including community groups and universities.

Planning is a profession and you need the right qualifications to practice as a planner. Employers expect planners to have tertiary education qualifications. 澳门2023全年正版免费资料 accredits tertiary planning courses throughout Australia, undergraduate and post graduate courses. for a list of planning courses currently accredited by 澳门2023全年正版免费资料.

A career in planning can provide you with an opportunity to work in a particular area of interest such as:

  • Environmental planning
  • Sustainable development
  • Management of natural resources
  • Urban Design
  • Heritage conservation
  • Assessment of development proposals
  • Planning law
  • Transport planning
  • Major event planning
  • Regional and rural planning
  • Community development
  • Social Planning