Coordinator Strategic Land Use Planning

Careers at Council; Windsor; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Parking + Leaseback Vehicle

Fitness Passport Option

Monthly rostered day off

Flexible work arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Program

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Reward and Recognition

Social Club

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Town Planner to coordinate and guide the Strategic Land Use Team within the Strategic Planning Branch in Windsor, NSW. The role focuses on sustainable growth, development and environmental management across the Hawkesbury Local Government Area.

To succeed, you’ll hold a degree in Town Planning or Urban Planning, with extensive experience in land use strategy, stakeholder engagement and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• 6+ years of strategic land use planning experience in local government or similar.
• Experience preparing Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
• Experience leading community consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Class C driver's licence.
• The right to live and work in Australia.
• Post graduate studies in Management, Environment, Law or related discipline.
• Member of Planning Institute of Australia.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and operate the Strategic Land Use Team within the Strategic Planning Branch.
• Guide sustainable growth, development and environmental management of the Hawkesbury LGA.
• Lead and manage complex planning projects with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Town/Urban Planning

Postgraduate studies in Management/Environment/Law

Member of Planning Institute of Australia

Job description

Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

Salary $118k
to $142K + Super

• On-Site
  Parking + Leaseback Vehicle Option
• Fitness
  Passport Option

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Planning and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to assist in the coordination and operations of the Strategic Land Use Team within the Strategic Planning Branch, that guides the sustainable growth, development and environmental management of the Hawkesbury Local Government Area.

About You

To be successful in this position you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a strong background in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise with related legislation. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects concurrently. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic land use planning within Local Government or a comparable planning environment (typically 6+ years).
• Extensive experience preparing and managing Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
• Experience preparing Development Control Plans and strategic planning policies.
• Experience managing complex planning projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports for Council and Executive.
• Experience leading community consultation and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary projects
• High Level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare reports
• Class C driver’s licence
• The right to live and work in Australia
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
• Post graduate studies in Management, Environment, Law or related discipline
• Member of Planning Institute of Australia
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great working environment
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Paternal Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

Applications close Sunday, 4th October 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that thecanvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automaticallydisqualify the applicant from this process.