Infrastructure Project Planner (Planning & Design)

Sutherland-Shire-Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an Infrastructure Project Planner (Planning & Design) to lead planning and design of community infrastructure across parks, public spaces, buildings, transport facilities and marine assets.

You'll develop masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases, and collaborate with stakeholders, consultants and the community to deliver sustainable, well-defined outcomes for the growing Shire.

Qualifications

• Background in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• Experience delivering planning and/or design phases of infrastructure or community projects.
• Knowledge of planning and approval processes.
• Experience preparing masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Solutions-focused with a passion for great community outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of community infrastructure projects across parks, public spaces, buildings, transport facilities and marine assets.
• Develop masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Partner with stakeholders, consultants and the community to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes.
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating places our community can enjoy for years to come.

Skills

Planning

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Project Management

Job description

Infrastructure Project Planner (Planning & Design)

Job No: SSC1984

Location: Sutherland Shire

• Lead the planning and design of community infrastructure projects across parks, public spaces, buildings, transport facilities and marine assets.
• Develop masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases that help bring great ideas to life.
• Partner with stakeholders, consultants and the community to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes.
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating places our community can enjoy for years to come.

The Opportunity:

As our Project Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the Shire. Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll lead projects through planning, design and approvals, helping turn concepts into well-defined, deliverable outcomes. From strategic planning to business cases and masterplans, you'll help deliver infrastructure that supports our growing community.

About You:

We're looking for a result-driven professional with a strong background in urban planning, landscape architecture, or a related field. You're a confident leader, a strategic thinker, and a skilled communicator who thrives in dynamic environments.

You'll bring:

• Qualifications in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering planning and/or design phases of infrastructure or community projects.
• Knowledge of planning and approval processes.
• Experience preparing masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A solutions-focused approach and a passion for great community outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Sutherland Shire Council, we don't just serve our community, we are part of it. You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team delivering meaningful projects that enhance how people live, work and connect across the Shire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Package: $111,776 to $124,574 p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19-day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off). Position is expected to be available up to 24 months.
• To benefit your wellbeing, you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Reach out to Elveena Tahir, (Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning) [e-mail] for any job specific enquiries.
Claire Murphy, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

please note this position is internally titled: Infrastructure Project Manager (Planning & Design).

About Us

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community. It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters..

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