Strategic Planner (Urban Planner)
Help shape the future of one of Sydney’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. This council is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to join our team on a contract basis and contribute to a more beautiful, liveable, and sustainable city
About the Role
As a Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in assessing major development and rezoning proposals, preparing planning policies, and providing specialist advice to Council and the Local Planning Panel.
You will:
You will be a proactive, detail-focused planner with a strong understanding of the NSW planning system and at least 2 years' experience in strategic planning.
Essential Experience & Skills:
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Help shape the future of one of Sydney’s fastest growing and most diverse communities. This council is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to join our team on a contract basis and contribute to a more beautiful, liveable, and sustainable city
About the Role
As a Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in assessing major development and rezoning proposals, preparing planning policies, and providing specialist advice to Council and the Local Planning Panel.
You will:
- Assess both Council-initiated and applicant-initiated planning proposals (rezoning applications).
- Contribute to strategic planning and design policy, including site-specific DCPs and Planning Agreements.
- Prepare reports for the Local Planning Panel and Council meetings.
- Manage consultants and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
- Support community engagement processes.
- Review planning certificates (Section 10.7) and undertake general planning correspondence.
- Contribute to improving planning proposal processes and urban planning systems.
- Assess planning proposals and prepare recommendations for Council.
- Assist in preparing and negotiating Planning Agreements to deliver positive community outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and review land-use strategies, planning instruments, LEPs, DCPs, and related policies.
- Prepare and progress Council-initiated planning proposals.
- Manage project plans and consultant briefs across multiple disciplines.
- Provide submissions on State and Local Government policies and major infrastructure projects.
- Undertake evidence-based analysis to support planning decisions.
- Participate in community consultation and engagement activities.
- Apply safe work practices and manage WHS risks.
You will be a proactive, detail-focused planner with a strong understanding of the NSW planning system and at least 2 years' experience in strategic planning.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience preparing planning proposals, DCPs, Planning Agreements, and strategic planning reports.
- Strong understanding of planning processes (LEPs, DCPs, planning proposals, and the plan-making framework).
- Proven ability to deliver planning projects on time and within budget.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of planning legislation, State policies, and strategic planning instruments.
- Understanding of State and Local Government roles and the private sector’s involvement in planning.
- Awareness of urban renewal issues, infrastructure planning, and community needs.
- Prior experience working in Local Government (preferred but not essential).
