Executive Town Planner: Development & Policy Leader

Careers at Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Generous leave provisions

Fortnightly pay

Staff car park

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Executive Town Planner to manage significant and complex development applications and provide specialist planning advice. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and navigate legislative changes to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

The role emphasizes customer experience, collaboration, and high professional standards within a growing NSW community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of planning practice, urban design principles, planning frameworks, and NSW development assessment.
• Experience in development assessment for complex, contentious applications.
• Ability to provide technical leadership across a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and presentations.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and provide evidence-based advice.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and planning systems.
• Valid Class C drivers licence.
• White Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant and complex development applications.
• Provide specialist planning advice.
• Guide the team through legislative and policy changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.
• Support customer experience focus.

Skills

Town planning

Urban design

Planning frameworks

Development assessment

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

C Class Licence

White Card

Education

Planning degree

Job description

Campbelltown City Council is seeking an Executive Town Planner to manage significant and complex development applications and provide specialist planning advice. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and navigate legislative changes to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

The role emphasizes customer experience, collaboration, and high professional standards within a growing NSW community.