Base pay range
A$90.00/hr - A$101.00/hr
Senior Strategic Planner - Urbanist
Canterbury Bankstown Council
6 months Contract
Up to $101 per hour + Super - 35 hours per week
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Strategic Planner - Urbanist to join Canterbury Bankstown Council in the City Strategy & Design team. This is an opportunity to work on diverse and high-impact projects that shape the future of our city — from major rezonings and State Significant Developments to the creation of planning policies and strategies that improve liveability, sustainability, and design outcomes.
In this role, you will:
* Lead the assessment of complex planning proposals and planning policy reviews.
* Negotiate Planning Agreements to secure the best outcomes for our community.
* Contribute to the preparation, implementation, and review of land use strategies, planning instruments, and urban design policy.
* Represent Council's interests on State infrastructure and development projects.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage specialist consultants, and engage with community and government stakeholders.
* Prepare high-quality reports and advice for Council and the Local Planning Panel.
About you:
* Tertiary qualifications in town planning, urban design, or a related discipline (essential).
* Proven track record in strategic planning, policy development, and complex assessment work.
* Strong understanding of planning legislation, State planning policies, and the plan-making process.
* Demonstrated experience negotiating agreements and achieving positive community outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong stakeholder relationships.
* Strong project management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities.
You'll be part of a progressive organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and design excellence. Every day you'll work on projects that make a tangible difference to our community's future - in a city that values great places and spaces.
Contact Olivia Vince on 0406 560 343
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Community Development and Urban Planning
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