Why become a Registered Planner?

Being a Registered Planner puts you at the forefront of our industry

With unique skillsets, extensive expertise, and passion for your work, we believe that dedicated and passionate planners should receive the recognition that they deserve.

Being a successful planner requires proven experience, technical knowledge, insight, and foresight. If that sounds like you, then it’s time to achieve the highest distinction in planning by becoming a Registered Planner - a mark of excellence and integrity that sets you apart.

If you have five or more years of industry experience, you’re eligible to apply for our highest grade of membership as a Registered Planner. If you’re ready to plan your planning career, get started on your Registered Planner journey now.

Questions? Get in touch with the Membership Team anytime on [email protected]

Why become a Registered Planner?

  • Secure better roles and projects
  • Be part of a professional and respected community
  • Receive ongoing communication and education, to help you develop your knowledge and skills
  • Get opportunities to participate in policy development, lobbying and advocacy activities
  • Use the post-nominals RPIA, showcasing your level of expertise and skills to the industry

Accreditation Schemes

Registered Planner is currently recognised in two accreditation schemes. Explore these below.

South Australia New South Wales

Become a Registered Planner

Find out how you can start your Registered Planner journey today. 

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Why choose a Registered Planner?

  • Widely recognised as leaders in their industry
  • Experienced subject matter experts with considerable technical knowledge
  • High ethical and moral standards
  • Continuous commitment to quality planning and to advancing the field through recognition of research and trends
  • Understand, interpret and use spatial thinking
  • Creative an integrative approach, drawing upon a range of disciplines and methods
  • Communicate and engage with stakeholders
  • Understand and work within planning frameworks
  • Develop and apply technical knowledge