Executive Planner Planning Agreement Specialist

City of Canterbury-Bankstown; Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package andcar

Accrued Time Off program

Permanent full-time Local Government

Annual salary increases

Professional development

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

The City of Canterbury-Bankstown is seeking an experienced Executive Planner – Planning Agreement Specialist to join CBCity on a permanent full‑time basis. In this role you will lead the negotiation, coordination and governance of Planning Agreements delivering community benefits and support for growth.

You will assess major developments, rezonings and State Significant Developments, provide expert planning advice to senior leaders and contribute to planning policies, land use and urban design

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Law or related field.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Proven experience negotiating and delivering Planning Agreements.
• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation and processes.
• Experience assessing complex planning proposals and major developments.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Project management experience on complex projects.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and strategic advice.
• Proficiency in electronic records management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Planning Agreement functions as the key specialist advisor.
• Negotiate and manage Planning Agreements with developers and stakeholders.
• Deliver Planning Agreements that maximise community benefit and value.
• Assess major developments, rezonings and State Significant Developments.
• Provide expert strategic planning advice and recommendations.
• Contribute to planning policies, land use and infrastructure strategies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, submissions and executive briefings.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic planning projects.
• Manage specialist consultants and coordinate expert advice.
• Oversee and project manage Planning Proposals.
• Support the development of planning controls, master plans and urban design initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Policy development

Strategic planning

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Town/Environmental/Law planning degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic records mgmt systems

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Planner – Planning Agreement Specialist to join CBCity on a permanent full-time basis.

In this specialist role, you will lead the negotiation, coordination and governance of Planning Agreements that help deliver community benefits and support the city's growth. You will assess major development proposals, including rezonings and State Significant Developments, provide expert planning advice to senior leaders and contribute to the ongoing development of Council's planning and urban design framework.

Working across the organisation, you will play a key role in driving strategic planning outcomes and delivering projects that help shape a liveable, well-designed city for our community.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead Council's Planning Agreement functions as the key specialist advisor.


• Negotiate and manage Planning Agreements with developers and stakeholders.


• Deliver Planning Agreements that maximise community benefit and value.


• Assess major developments, rezonings and State Significant Developments.


• Provide expert strategic planning advice and recommendations.


• Contribute to planning policies, land use and infrastructure strategies.


• Prepare high-quality reports, submissions and executive briefings.


• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic planning projects.


• Manage specialist consultants and coordinate expert advice.


• Oversee and project manage Planning Proposals.


• Support the development of planning controls, master plans and urban design initiatives.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Law or a related field.


• Current Class C Driver Licence.


• Proven experience negotiating and delivering Planning Agreements.


• Strong knowledge of NSW planning legislation and processes.


• Experience assessing complex planning proposals and major developments.


• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Strong project management experience across complex projects.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants.


• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and strategic advice.


• Proficiency in electronic records management systems and Microsoft Office.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $119,961 (Grade I, Step 1) + 12% superannuation + Car Allowance. Salary may be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An attractive remuneration package and car allowance


• Accrued Time Off program supporting work–life balance


• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions, including long service leave after 5 years


• Annual salary increases and generous parental leave provisions


• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the future growth and development of one of Sydney’s largest Councils


• Investment in professional development, learning and career growth


• Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs

For more information please contact Patrick Lebon (Coordinator Strategic Assessments) at [e-mail]

Applications close Friday, 30 October 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check.

Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with unrestricted working rights.