Reference Number: S
Closing Date: 19/11/2025
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Waverley Council is seeking a creative Urban Designer to help shape one of Sydney's most vibrant and iconic areas – home to Bondi Beach, bustling commercial centres, and thriving residential communities.As a part of the Urban Planning team, you will play a key role in shaping the built environment, enhancing public spaces, and delivering sustainable, people-focused design outcomes
Why join us?
* Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week)
* Salary: $108, $124,212.21 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation
* Agile working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive team environment
* Wellness that works for you From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we're committed to helping you stay healthy
In this role you will:
* Assist and/or provide assistance on strategic planning for improved urban design and, where necessary, to prepare urban design guidelines for projects within the Waverley Local Government Area.
* Act as project manager with planning, programming and coordination of projects to ensure that project outputs meet or exceed agreed goals.
* Develop project plans and strategies for the completion of major projects including identification of business resource requirements.
* Provide urban design referrals on development applications
* Undertake technical and quality reviews of documentation prepared by the planning team to ensure that documentation and service levels meet or exceed client's expectations.
* Foster client relationships and identify business opportunities.
* Grow, develop and mentor junior staff.
About You
* A Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Town or Urban Planning industry or related field.
* Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in urban design in a planning context including undertaking urban design studies or similar projects.
* Demonstrated ability to project manage, meet performance targets and manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Ability to deliver innovative and effective urban design and public domain solutions, through technical advice, guidelines and policy
* Experienced in writing project briefs, engaging consultants and developing and overseeing a project from concept phase through to implementation
* Research and analyse urban design plans, data and trends, and integrate with land use planning, transport planning, urban design, economic development, environmental and social outcomes and place-based information.
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team and independently.
* Excellent verbal and written skills include report writing skills and presentation skills and an ability to balance community, political, social, environmental, and commercial interests and make sound judgments.
* Demonstrated experience in community consultation and quality customer service.
* Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to mediate outcomes and liaise with community focus/precinct groups.
* Highly developed skills and experience in the preparation and implementation of community consultation programs, including presentations to public forums.
* Demonstrated ability to meet performance targets and manage multiple projects.
* Demonstrated high level of information technology skills including CAD software including Vector works, Google SketchUp, the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
* Ability to attend out-of-hour meetings when required.
How to apply?
To be considered for this role, you will need to complete the following:
* A cover letter outlining your motivation for the role
* A current resume detailing your relevant experience
* Complete the online questionnaire demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria
Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Manager Urban Design & Heritage, Timothy Williams, ,
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at
We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor's welcome child safe and child friendly practices.
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