Strategic Planning Manager — Urban Growth & Public Spaces

City of Newcastle; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35‑hour work week

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Novated lease options

Job summary

City of Newcastle is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Section Manager to lead a dedicated team delivering expert planning services and technical advice to both CN and the community. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in land use policy, infrastructure and affordable housing contributions, and heritage conservation, aligning with CN’s Community Strategic Plan.

You will champion CN’s CREW values of Collaboration, Respect, Excellence, and Wellbeing, while

Qualifications

• Lead a team delivering expert planning services and technical advice to City of Newcastle and the community.
• Hands-on involvement in land use policy, infrastructure and affordable housing contributions, and heritage conservation.
• Champion CN’s CREW values of Collaboration, Respect, Excellence, and Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team in delivering expert planning services and technical advice to CN and the community.
• Drive land use policy, infrastructure contributions, affordable housing contributions, and heritage conservation.
• Support the Strategic & Place Planning Manager in creating well-designed precincts and public spaces.
• Offer rotational development across equivalent management positions within the Planning and Development service unit.

Job description

City of Newcastle is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Planning Section Manager to lead a dedicated team delivering expert planning services and technical advice to both CN and the community. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in land use policy, infrastructure and affordable housing contributions, and heritage conservation, aligning with CN’s Community Strategic Plan.

You will champion CN’s CREW values of Collaboration, Respect, Excellence, and Wellbeing, while