Manager Urban Planning & Heritage

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package and benefits

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council invites a strategic leader to head Urban Planning & Heritage, guiding planning policy and environmental initiatives across the Ku-ring-gai area on Sydney's North Shore.

You will oversee a team of planners, collaborate with Councillors and agencies, and shape town centres through LEPs, DCPs and conservation planning. A strong governance mindset and stakeholder skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or related field.
• Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Experience leading urban strategic policies, teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Urban Planning function with strategic direction across planning, heritage and policy.
• Oversee development of planning instruments, LEPs and DCPs, and the Development Contributions System.
• Provide high level professional advice to Councillors and government agencies.
• Drive innovative and sustainable planning outcomes balancing community expectations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Town planning or related

Job description

• Strategic Urban Planning Leadership Opportunity
• Shape Planning, Heritage and Policy Outcomes for Ku-ring-gai
• Attractive Salary Package and Benefits

Situated just 16 kilometres from the city on Sydney's leafy North Shore, Ku-ring-gai is known for its natural beauty and distinctive urban villages. It's a picturesque lifestyle with clean waterways, striking wildlife and vibrant communities, supported by excellent services and infrastructure. Ku-ring-gai Council is committed to delivering high-quality services and positive outcomes for the community.

Reporting to the Director Strategy & Environment, you will lead Council's Urban Planning function, providing strategic direction and specialist advice across urban planning, environmental planning, heritage and policy development. Leading a team of approximately 10-15 staff, you will play a key role in ensuring an integrated, whole-of-Council approach to planning and delivering high-quality outcomes for the Ku-ring-gai community.

You will lead the development and review of Council's strategic planning framework, including planning strategies, environmental planning instruments, LEPs and DCPs, and drive key policy and planning initiatives relating to town centres. You will also oversee Council's Development Contributions System, including Section 7.11 matters, and lead the review and implementation of Council's Heritage Strategy, heritage planning controls and conservation planning.

Working closely with Councillors, senior leaders, government agencies, community groups and industry stakeholders, you will provide high-level professional advice on complex and often sensitive planning matters. Your ability to balance strategic planning objectives, community expectations and government priorities, while exercising sound political judgement, will be critical to your success.

To be considered, you will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Environmental Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or a related discipline, together with eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia. You will bring extensive experience developing urban strategic policies and plans, coupled with a strong track record leading teams, complex projects and strategic planning outcomes. Experience working within local government and navigating complex political and community environments will be highly regarded.

You will be a confident and collaborative leader with highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong analytical and problem-solving capability will enable you to provide credible advice, build productive relationships and deliver innovative and sustainable planning outcomes.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a significant strategic planning portfolio and influence the future growth, character and heritage of one of Sydney's most distinctive local government areas.

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