Senior Urban Planner

Bayside Council (NSW); Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Christmas leave

Sick leave

MyLeave

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness Passport

Skin checks & vaccines

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks a Senior Urban Planner to develop and review statutory and land use plans, ensuring growth is well located and benefits the community. You will manage delivery of activities that identify future demands for Council and community assets.

You will undertake complex research, provide expert advice, build relationships with government agencies and the community, and engage consultants to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in planning.
• Experience in land use planning and development assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review land use plans and strategies, planning proposals and statutory instruments to inform decision making in line with contemporary standards and legislative requirements.
• Undertake complex research and analysis to provide timely and accurate expert advice, reports and briefs on land use planning to inform decisions.
• Build effective working relationships within Council, government agencies, and the community to achieve Council goals.
• Engage and manage consultants and contractors and review performance to ensure service delivery requirements are met.

Skills

Urban planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in planning

Job description

• Are you passionate about urban planning and community development
• Help create a sustainable and efficient Bayside LGA for the future
• Permanent Full Time I 35-hour week with 9 day fortnight based on accrued time

Location : Bayside Council, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About The Role

As a Senior Urban Planner, you will develop and review statutory and land use plans to ensure that growth is appropriately scaled, located, and delivers community benefits. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of activities that identify and plan for existing and future demands for Council and community assets, preparing strategies and plans to reflect these needs.

You can also expect to:

• Develop, implement and review land use plans and strategies, planning proposals and statutory instruments to inform decision making in line with contemporary standards and legislative requirements.
• Undertake complex research and analysis to provide timely and accurate expert advice, reports and briefs on land use planning to inform decisions.
• Build effective working relationships within Council, government agencies, and the community to achieve Council goals.
• Engage and manage consultants and contractors and review performance to ensure service delivery requirements are met.

About You

We are seeking a Senior Urban Planner possessing a thorough understanding of the way our city's built and natural environments influence the way the community live, work, and visit. Collaborative teamwork, influence and negotiating abilities, people management and development, project management, and the capacity to produce results with precision and efficiency constitute the fundamental objectives.

We are looking for an industrious individual with the following:

• Tertiary or other qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Our Benefits And Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 10 days sick leave each year
• 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing date

Monday, 12 October 2026.

Applicants from the most recent recruitment campaign for this position do not need to reapply.

Salary

From $116,614 up to $130,608 plus superannuation

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.