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Why Planning?

Top 5 reasons to become a planner...

Planners create and design spaces and places for the benefit of the community to ensure economic growth, sustainability, social equity and strong communities.

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Shape the world you live in by creating sustainable, livable places and communities
The future of planning is ensuring that development meets good planning and sustainable principles which will guarantee the long term livability of our cities and regional areas.
All plans take into consideration energy, water resources, climate, waste management and conservation so that Victorians dramatically reduce our impact on the environment.

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2
Planning is a diverse career
Planning is a diverse career spanning environment, transport, economic, social, health, sport and recreation, coastal, urban and regional planning and planning law with employment opportunities in the government and private sectors.

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3
Planning is an international profession. Australian qualifications are recognised and valued across the world and many find exciting work overseas
Many planners enjoy the thrill of travelling and working overseas. There are great opportunities for planners to work in developing countries in Asia, Middle East and European countries.

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Planning is a dynamic, creative and collaborative career with a broad range of work opportunities
The needs of the community are constantly changing and so planners are naturally innovative in developing planning strategies.
Planners work collaboratively with the community, local government, environmental advisors, architects, economists, and other technical experts in developing and implementing the strategy plan.

5
There’s a huge demand for planners, so there is plenty of well paid work
Salaries for graduate planners start from around AU$45,000 - $60,000. In the current climate where there is high demand it is not unreasonable to expect that salaries for planners with postgraduate qualifications and in management positions can earn well over AU$100,000. This depends upon the type of work, skills and specialisations of the individual planner.

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	1	Shape the world you live in by creating sustainable, livable places and communities The future of planning is ensuring that development meets good planning and sustainable principles which will guarantee the long term livability of our cities and regional areas. All plans take into consideration energy, water resources, climate, waste management and conservation so that Victorians dramatically reduce our impact on the environment.
	2	Planning is a diverse career Planning is a diverse career spanning environment, transport, economic, social, health, sport and recreation, coastal, urban and regional planning and planning law with employment opportunities in the government and private sectors.
	3	Planning is an international profession. Australian qualifications are recognised and valued across the world and many find exciting work overseas Many planners enjoy the thrill of travelling and working overseas. There are great opportunities for planners to work in developing countries in Asia, Middle East and European countries.
	4	Planning is a dynamic, creative and collaborative career with a broad range of work opportunities The needs of the community are constantly changing and so planners are naturally innovative in developing planning strategies. Planners work collaboratively with the community, local government, environmental advisors, architects, economists, and other technical experts in developing and implementing the strategy plan.
	5	There’s a huge demand for planners, so there is plenty of well paid work Salaries for graduate planners start from around AU$45,000 - $60,000. In the current climate where there is high demand it is not unreasonable to expect that salaries for planners with postgraduate qualifications and in management positions can earn well over AU$100,000. This depends upon the type of work, skills and specialisations of the individual planner.