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 a Project Manager - Infrastructure Planning & Design to shape the future of the Shire. You’ll lead projects from planning through design and approvals, translating concepts into well-defined, deliverable outcomes across parks, public spaces, buildings, transport facilities and marine assets.

Bring qualifications in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related fields, with proven experience in masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and approvals for infrastructure projects.
• Develop masterplans, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, consultants and the community.
• Deliver infrastructure that supports a growing community.

Skills

Planning & design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Masterplans & business cases

Urban planning / landscape background

Education

Planning / Architecture / Landscape Architecture degree

Job description

Help Shape the Future of the 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.

• Get your application in by 11.59pm: 29th October 2026
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated week starting 2nd November.
• 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).

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