Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Hybrid working – WFH options

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career development & learning support

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Strategic Planning and Policy to lead a team delivering statutory planning policy, heritage planning, and contributions planning. The role shapes how the Shire grows while protecting heritage and character.

You will oversee planning controls, policy framework updates, and strategic advice for senior management and government agencies, helping deliver evidence-based outcomes across the Shire.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication with ability to prepare clear reports and policy submissions.
• Proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and negotiate outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for statutory planning policy, planning proposals, heritage planning and contributions.
• Oversee updates to the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan.
• Provide strategic advice and policy responses to senior management, elected representatives and government agencies.
• Work with government, industry and community to deliver sound planning outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning/Urban & Regional Planning

Job description

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

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• 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)

Applications close: 25 October 2026 - don't miss this opportunity.

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 .au, by phone on1300 680 *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.