Strategic Urban Planner - 12-Month Contract

Sutherland-Shire-Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to develop and implement land use strategies that promote sustainability, productivity and livability for the Sutherland Shire. Join a collaborative team and contribute to long-term urban planning initiatives.

The role is a temporary full-time position for up to 12 months, with a salary package of $91,655 to $109,766 gross per year plus 12% super, and a 35-hour work week with an ADO option.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in planning or a related discipline, or nearing completion of postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience in developing or implementing land use or strategic planning policies.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• A current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review land use planning strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with best practises.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform strategic planning outcomes.
• Draft policy papers and reports for consideration by the Council.
• Engage with stakeholders and assist with strategic planning inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary project teams to support integrated planning outcomes.

Skills

Research and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Presentation skills

Driver's Licence

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualifications in planning or related discipline

Postgraduate qualifications nearing completion

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Strategic Planner to develop and implement land use strategies that promote sustainability, productivity and livability for the Sutherland Shire. Join a collaborative team and contribute to long-term urban planning initiatives.

The role is a temporary full-time position for up to 12 months, with a salary package of $91,655 to $109,766 gross per year plus 12% super, and a 35-hour work week with an ADO option.