Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Public-Facing in Developments

City of Ryde; Ryde; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

RDO every 3 weeks

Long service leave

Parental leave

Flexi hours

Health & wellbeing

Fitness passport

Professional development

Annual reviews

Job summary

City of Ryde in New South Wales seeks a Development Advisory and Insights professional to influence local developments and major State Significant Developments, providing expert planning advice to the community, industry professionals and key stakeholders.

You will join a high‑performing team within Council's planning function, enjoy hybrid work arrangements, flexible start times, and a competitive salary between $112,947.75 and $146,832.08 plus super.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing complex development applications and planning proposals.
• Experience preparing submissions and providing advice on major development projects.
• Ability to interpret NSW planning legislation and policy frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate with a range of clients.
• Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate development applications and ePlanning processes.
• Support responses to State Significant Developments (SSD).
• Assist with Urban Design Review Panel and Duty Town Planner enquiries.
• Deliver high-quality planning and development guidance.

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Advisory services

Policy interpretation

Education

Degree in town planning or equivalent

Job description

City of Ryde in New South Wales seeks a Development Advisory and Insights professional to influence local developments and major State Significant Developments, providing expert planning advice to the community, industry professionals and key stakeholders.

You will join a high‑performing team within Council's planning function, enjoy hybrid work arrangements, flexible start times, and a competitive salary between $112,947.75 and $146,832.08 plus super.