Expressions of Interest – Strategic Planning Opportunities
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience
Opportunity
Positions available for graduate and experienced planners. Shape the future of the Tamworth Region by helping deliver Blueprint 100 – our long‑term vision for a thriving, sustainable community. Collaborate with passionate professionals in the Future Communities team to create vibrant places to live, work, and play. Drive meaningful change through strategic planning, community engagement, and innovative land use management.
Could This Be You?
We're looking for motivated and forward‑thinking individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of the Tamworth Region. Join our Future Communities team, where we are creating the places where our community will live, work, and play. As a member of the Strategic Planning team you'll play a key role in delivering Blueprint 100 – Council's Strategic Plan for our growing region. You'll help guide sustainable land use, enhance liveability, and engage with the community to bring our shared vision to life. You're an enthusiastic team player who enjoys tackling complex planning challenges, partnering across teams, and engaging with stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting change. You'll bring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, along with an understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act **** and related legislation.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Planner:
o Develop and implement strategic planning policies, plans and initiatives that support Council's long‑term vision (Blueprint 100).
o Assess and coordinate planning proposals, including complex or sensitive strategic matters.
o Engage effectively with the development industry, state government agencies, investors, residents and the broader community.
o Provide high‑quality customer service and clear communication to support understanding of planning processes and outcomes.
o Contribute to a collaborative team environment by managing workload, maintaining safe work practices and supporting shared project goals.
* Senior Strategic Planner:
o Lead the development, coordination and delivery of strategic planning policies, plans and projects aligned with Council's long‑term vision (Blueprint 100).
o Oversee assessment and determination of complex and controversial planning proposals, providing expert advice and sound strategic judgment.
o Drive high‑level engagement and relationship‑building with Councillors, state government agencies, the development industry, investors and the community.
o Guide and mentor junior team members while ensuring effective workload management, legislative compliance and robust decision‑making across the team.
o Manage financial and budgetary requirements, including development contributions planning, while maintaining high standards of customer service and workplace safety.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
* 4‑year Degree in Urban and Regional Planning OR Urbanism OR Urban Planning and Design OR
* 3‑year Degree and Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Planning.
* NSW Driver Licence.
* Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
* Experience with planning proposals and strategic planning (desirable).
* A Diploma in Urban Planning or a related discipline is desirable. Extensive relevant experience may also be considered. Recent planning graduates, current students, cadets and experienced planners are all encouraged to apply. Experience in regional NSW planning will be highly regarded. Relevant qualifications in Environment, Economics, Geography, Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Communication, Heritage or Social Science may also be considered.
Contact and Application
Interested? We'd love to hear from you For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Gillogly, Team Leader – Strategic Planning or Andrew Spicer, Manager - Future Communities, on .
Salary range: Grade ******* - $93,****** - $106,****** per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Please note: Due to the Christmas shutdown Council offices will be closed from Wednesday 24 December **** - Monday 5 January ****.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre‑employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now Applications Close: *****pm Thursday, 15 January ****
Equal Employment Opportunity
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
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