Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy

Careers at Council; Moss Vale; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from home options

12% Superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy to lead a team responsible for statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning program and local infrastructure contributions functions. You’ll shape how the Shire grows while protecting its character and heritage.

You’ll oversee planning controls updates to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan, heritage and contributions programs, and prepare strategic advice and policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior strategic planning/ planning policy role leading a team
• Experience preparing complex reports and policy responses
• Experience managing strategic planning projects and statutory processes
• Extensive knowledge of LEPs and DCPs and heritage planning
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning and developer contributions functions
• Oversee ongoing review and improvement of planning controls and policy framework, including LEP and DCP updates
• Provide technical leadership and deliver sound, evidence-based planning outcomes across Council and government

Skills

Strategic planning

Land use planning

Policy development

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Town Planning degree

Urban planning

Job description

Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy

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 lead a team responsible for Council’s statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning program and local infrastructure contributions functions. You’ll play a key role in shaping how the Shire grows and changes, while protecting the character and heritage of the Southern Highlands.

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

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

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

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

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you’ll be part of an 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:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Variable day off every 19-days
• Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
• The Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. -nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in strategic land use planning, local environmental plans, development control plans, developer contributions planning, heritage planning and relevant environmental planning legislation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior strategic planning or planning policy role leading a team of technical professionals in a local government context to ensure that key objectives are achieved within desirable timeframes and budget.
• Demonstrated experience preparing complex reports, strategic advice, submissions and policy responses for senior management, elected representatives and government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic planning projects, policy reviews and statutory planning processes within a local government or comparable environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to critically analyse issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external and to negotiate outcomes and resolve conflict.

Other Essential Requirements

• National Police Check
• Current Drivers Licence (Class C)

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