Strategic Planner

Tweed Shire Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council invites applications for a permanent, full-time planning professional to join the Strategic Planning and Urban Design Team in Murwillumbah. The role covers growth management, land use planning, planning proposals, master planning, policy development and community engagement.

You will help shape sustainable communities while protecting environmental, rural and coastal values, prepare planning instruments and policies, and contribute to the delivery of strategic planning and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Previous experience in strategic and land use planning desirable.
• Planning policy development and implementation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic land use strategies aligned with Council priorities, State policies, community values and future growth needs.
• Assess environmental, social and economic opportunities and constraints to inform strategic planning outcomes.
• Prepare, review and amend planning instruments, planning proposals, strategies and policies.
• Contribute to the delivery of Council's strategic planning and growth management objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder and community engagement to support informed planning decisions.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Growth management

Education

Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a skilled planning professional to join our Strategic Planning and Urban Design Team in a permanent, full-time capacity. Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll contribute to some of the most diverse and rewarding strategic planning projects in Northern NSW. The role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of initiatives, from growth management and strategic land use planning to planning proposals, master planning, policy development and community engagement. As Tweed Shire continues to grow, this role will help shape sustainable communities while protecting the area's unique environmental, rural and coastal values. You will contribute to the preparation and implementation of strategic planning frameworks, growth management initiatives and land use policies that guide the Shire's future development, balancing growth opportunities with environmental stewardship and community aspirations.

Elevate your planning career with us!

About The Role

• Develop and implement strategic land use strategies aligned with Council priorities, State policies, community values and future growth needs.
• Assess environmental, social and economic opportunities and constraints to inform strategic planning outcomes.
• Prepare, review and amend planning instruments, planning proposals, strategies and policies.
• Contribute to the delivery of Council's strategic planning and growth management objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder and community engagement to support informed planning decisions.
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Local Government Act.

What's on offer

• a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - ).

We are seeking

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Previous experience in strategic and land use planning desirable.
• Previous experience in planning policy development and implementation desirable.

About us

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position Closes

Friday 9 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Pre-Employment Screening

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.