Specialist Planner: Shape Sydney’s Future with Flexible Hours

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & cultural leave

Flexible work

Public transport access

Leadership program

Education reimbursement

Conferences courses

Long service awards

Counselling service

Job summary

The City of Sydney is seeking a skilled and motivated Specialist Planner to join our Planning Assessments Team. You’ll assess development applications and ensure proposals meet statutory requirements, City policies and Central Sydney Planning Committee objectives.

You’ll work with applicants, landowners and the public to provide clear guidance and lead complex planning discussions, ensuring timely decisions and high-quality outcomes for our city.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or related field.
• Experience assessing complex planning, heritage, and urban design issues for development applications.
• Experience in local government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and city policies.
• Provide advice to applicants, landowners and the public on planning assessments.
• Collaborate with City of Sydney and Central Sydney Planning Committee to meet objectives.

Skills

Urban planning

Heritage planning

Urban design

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

The City of Sydney is seeking a skilled and motivated Specialist Planner to join our Planning Assessments Team. You’ll assess development applications and ensure proposals meet statutory requirements, City policies and Central Sydney Planning Committee objectives.

You’ll work with applicants, landowners and the public to provide clear guidance and lead complex planning discussions, ensuring timely decisions and high-quality outcomes for our city.