Strategic Planning Team Lead - Flexible, Impactful Growth

Council Jobs; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamworth Regional Council seeks a Team Leader Strategic Planning to shape growth and drive regional planning. Lead development contributions, coordinate land use plans and guide a team of professionals in a dynamic local government environment.

You will translate long-term priorities into practical outcomes, manage budgets and timelines, and present findings to Councillors and the community. A degree in Planning plus senior experience is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree and postgraduate diploma in Planning or a related discipline, or a four-year degree in Planning or related discipline.
• Seven years demonstrated capability or equivalent experience in strategic land use planning, development contributions and project management.
• Experience preparing and administering Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities, budgets, timelines and community consultation.
• An understanding of the local government environment and its relationship with State and Federal Government.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including staff supervision, mentoring and building effective teams.
• NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, administration and review of Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements.
• Coordinating strategic land use planning projects and initiatives across the Tamworth region.
• Managing complex projects, including budgets, timelines, research and community consultation.
• Providing strategic planning advice and presenting research and recommendations to Councillors, Council staff and the community.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes and service delivery.
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising the Strategic Planning team, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Community engagement

Land use planning

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Driver licence

Education

Planning degree or diploma

Postgraduate diploma in Planning

Four-year degree in Planning

Job description

Tamworth Regional Council seeks a Team Leader Strategic Planning to shape growth and drive regional planning. Lead development contributions, coordinate land use plans and guide a team of professionals in a dynamic local government environment.

You will translate long-term priorities into practical outcomes, manage budgets and timelines, and present findings to Councillors and the community. A degree in Planning plus senior experience is essential.