Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy

Wingecarribee Shire Council; Moss Vale; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible day off every 19 days

Salary + 12% superannuation

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council in Moss Vale NSW seeks a Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy. This permanent full-time role leads a team delivering statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning and contributions programs to shape the Shire’s growth while protecting its character.

The role requires senior planning experience, strong leadership, and the ability to prepare strategic advice and policy responses for Council and agencies.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic land use planning, Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, developer contributions planning, heritage planning and environmental planning legislation.
• 5+ years in a senior strategic planning or planning policy role leading a team in local government.
• Experience preparing complex reports, strategic advice, submissions and policy responses for senior management and government agencies.
• Experience managing strategic planning projects, policy reviews and statutory planning processes within local government or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to develop and implement solutions.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for Council’s statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning and local infrastructure contributions.
• Oversee review and improvement of planning controls and policy framework, including LEP and DCP updates.
• Oversee heritage and contributions programs and prepare strategic advice, submissions and policy responses.
• Provide technical leadership across Council and with government, industry and community to deliver sound planning outcomes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy development

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy

Wingecarribee Shire Council – Moss Vale NSW

$126,352 - $146,842 a year

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

21h ago , from Wingecarribee Shire Council

Applications close 25 October 2026
Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy
Permanent full-time position
35 hours a week + Variable day off every 19-days
Flexible working arrangements available - hybrid working from home options
Salary: $126,352.78 - $146,842.34 + 12% Superannuation per annum

What You'll Do

As our Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy, you’ll leada team responsible for Council’s statutory planning policy, planning proposals,heritage planning program and local infrastructure contributions functions. You’llplay a key role in shaping how the Shire grows and changes, while protectingthe character and heritage of the Southern Highlands.

You’ll oversee the ongoing review and improvement ofCouncil’s planning controls and policy framework, including planning proposalsand updates to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan.You’ll also oversee our heritage and contributions programs and preparestrategic advice, submissions and policy responses on matters affecting thefuture of the Shire.

Working across Council and with government, industry andthe community, you’ll provide technical leadership and deliver sound,evidence-based planning outcomes.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the SouthernHighlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strongsense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving localeconomy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed tobuilding a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by ourCommunity Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality servicesthat support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part ofan organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement,where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives,works, and enjoys.

You’ll also get to enjoy:

• Attractivesalary package + 12% superannuation
• Variableday off every 19-days
• Health& wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Careerdevelopment & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Flexibleworking arrangements – WFH opportunities
• Salarypackaging options available - make the most of your income
• TheWelcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service foressential workers and their families who are considering moving to or havemoved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping youfind a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, andconnections within the community. -nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community& social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in localevents, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring ourstaff and residents together.
• Recognitionthrough our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staffachievements

What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)

• Relevanttertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, ora related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensiveknowledge and experience in strategic land use planning, localenvironmental plans, development control plans, developer contributionsplanning, heritage planning and relevant environmental planninglegislation.
• Minimum5 years’ experience in a senior strategic planning or planning policy roleleading a team of technical professionals in a local government context toensure that key objectives are achieved within desirable timeframes andbudget.
• Demonstratedexperience preparing complex reports, strategic advice, submissions andpolicy responses for senior management, elected representatives andgovernment agencies.
• Demonstratedexperience managing strategic planning projects, policy reviews andstatutory planning processes within a local government or comparableenvironment.
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to criticallyanalyse issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Demonstratedhighly developed written and verbal communication skills including theability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internal andexternal and to negotiate outcomes and resolve conflict.

Other Essential Requirements

• NationalPolice Check
• CurrentDrivers Licence (Class C)

Have Questions?

• ContactJessica Lintern, Manager Strategic Outcomes on 0407 287 ***.

Applications close: 25 October 2026 – don’tmiss this opportunity.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an EqualOpportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustmentsduring our application process, please contact us at*******@wsc.nsw.gov.au, byphone on1300 680 *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.