Senior Strategic Planner
Camden Council
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Job summary
Camden Council is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Planner to lead precinct planning in Camden’s rapidly growing LGA and to drive strategic land use policy development. You will apply expertise in urban release area planning and planning instruments to shape sustainable growth across Camden.
The role reports to the Team Leader Strategic Planning and offers opportunities to influence planning outcomes within one of Australia’s fastest-growing councils.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline.
- Experience with urban release area planning and planning instruments.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with consultants.
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic thinking and collaborative work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related NSW legislation.
Responsibilities
- Lead precinct planning within Camden LGA growth areas.
- Develop and implement strategic land use policies.
- Deliver actions from Camden's Local Strategic Planning Statement.
- Review strategies and planning instruments for growth precincts.
- Influence planning outcomes across Camden’s growth areas.
Skills
Education
Job description
SALARY: $112,191- 128,537 p.a + Super + Leaseback
Work Type:Permanent Full Time
Enjoya 35 hour working week
Fullymaintained leaseback vehicle
Flexibilitythrough flex leave provisions
Healthprogram including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health andwellbeing leave options
Joinan organisation committed to offering and supporting professional careerdevelopment
As Camden Councilcontinues to experience rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced SeniorStrategic Planner to join our dynamic and high-performing Strategic PlanningBranch.
Reporting to the TeamLeader Strategic Planning and working within a collaborative team, the rolepresents opportunities to lead precinct planning in the Camden LGA's growthareas and drive the development of strategic land use policy that supportssustainable urban and rural growth across Camden. Drawing on expertise in urbanrelease area planning, planning instruments and strategic planning, theposition plays a key role in shaping Camden's future growth and development.
This role will see youdelivering policy actions from Camden's Local Strategic Planning Statement, aswell as reviewing and developing strategies and planning instruments for theCamden LGA and its growth precincts. It offers a unique opportunity to influenceplanning outcomes within one of Australia's fastest-growing councils.
Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Tertiaryqualifications in Town Planning, or related discipline and/ or extensivejob-related experience
Demonstrated understanding of new urban release area planning andassociated principles
Abilityto manage complex projects, including the management of consultants, toachieve goals and meet deadlines in a consultative manner
Demonstratedhigh level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solvingskills
Demonstratedability to think strategically, holistically and creatively when workingautonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects
Asound working knowledge of, and/or experience in, the implementation ofthe Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the EnvironmentalPlanning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and the NSW Local Government Act1993
Strongfocus on and commitment to quality customer service
Demonstratedability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act withprobity at all times
Demonstratedskills and experience in the formulation and implementation of communityconsultation programs
Evidenceof commitment to ongoing professional development
Oscar Dell, Team Leader Strategic Centres & Policy on 02 4653 3***
05/10/2026
SALARY: $112,191- 128,537 p.a + Super + Leaseback
Work Type:Permanent Full Time
Enjoya 35 hour working week
Fullymaintained leaseback vehicle
Flexibilitythrough flex leave provisions
Healthprogram including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health andwellbeing leave options
Joinan organisation committed to offering and supporting professional careerdevelopment
As Camden Councilcontinues to experience rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced SeniorStrategic Planner to join our dynamic and high-performing Strategic PlanningBranch.
Reporting to the TeamLeader Strategic Planning and working within a collaborative team, the rolepresents opportunities to lead precinct planning in the Camden LGA's growthareas and drive the development of strategic land use policy that supportssustainable urban and rural growth across Camden. Drawing on expertise in urbanrelease area planning, planning instruments and strategic planning, theposition plays a key role in shaping Camden's future growth and development.
This role will see youdelivering policy actions from Camden's Local Strategic Planning Statement, aswell as reviewing and developing strategies and planning instruments for theCamden LGA and its growth precincts. It offers a unique opportunity to influenceplanning outcomes within one of Australia's fastest-growing councils.
Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Tertiaryqualifications in Town Planning, or related discipline and/ or extensivejob-related experience
Demonstrated understanding of new urban release area planning andassociated principles
Abilityto manage complex projects, including the management of consultants, toachieve goals and meet deadlines in a consultative manner
Demonstratedhigh level communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solvingskills
Demonstratedability to think strategically, holistically and creatively when workingautonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects
Asound working knowledge of, and/or experience in, the implementation ofthe Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the EnvironmentalPlanning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and the NSW Local Government Act1993
Strongfocus on and commitment to quality customer service
Demonstratedability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act withprobity at all times
Demonstratedskills and experience in the formulation and implementation of communityconsultation programs
Evidenceof commitment to ongoing professional development
Oscar Dell, Team Leader Strategic Centres & Policy on 02 4653 3***
05/10/2026
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