Here at CBCity
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.
Description
Bankstown, New South Wales
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.
The role
As a Senior Urban Designer, you'll provide expert urban design advice and deliver high‐quality, design‐led outcomes across strategic, statutory and place‐based projects. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a key role in shaping city growth through strong design thinking, technical expertise, and collaborative delivery. This is a temporary full‐time role until April 2028.
You'll support design excellence initiatives, contribute to improved placemaking and community outcomes, and help embed sustainable, people‐centred design principles across projects. In addition, you'll mentor and guide less experienced team members, helping to build capability within the Urban Design Team and the broader organisation.
* Deliver high‐quality senior urban design advice across strategic, statutory and place‐based projects, contributing to design‐led planning and city‐shaping outcomes
* Prepare master plans, spatial frameworks, urban design studies and public domain strategies to inform Council's planning and development decisions
* Provide expert input on planning proposals, precinct planning, State Significant Developments and Council‐led projects, ensuring alignment with design objectives and policies
* Develop, review and implement built‐form controls, design guidelines and development provisions supporting planning instruments such as LEPs and DCPs
* Assess development applications and planning proposals, including preparing urban design referrals and providing expert advice, and appear as an expert witness when required
* Project manage urban design projects, including preparing briefs, coordinating consultants, and delivering outcomes on time and within budget
* Produce high‐quality urban design documentation, including mapping, graphics, 3D modelling and scenario testing to support analysis and communication
* Support Design Review Panel processes and respond to panel recommendations through planning assessments
* Collaborate with internal teams and engage with external stakeholders, government agencies and the community to support integrated project delivery and informed decision‐making
* Mentor and support less experienced team members, contributing to capability building and maintaining high design standards
* Stay informed of contemporary urban design trends, tools and best practice, and apply these to improve Council outcomes
* Work in accordance with Council governance, policies and quality standards, contributing to the objectives of the City Strategy and Design Unit and undertaking after‐hours duties as required
* For a full list of duties, review the position description.
You will have
* Tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Urbanism or a related field (e.g. Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning)
* At least 6 years' post‐graduate experience in urban design or a related discipline, operating at a senior level
* Strong knowledge of the NSW planning system, including LEPs, DCPs and development assessment processes
* Demonstrated experience across placemaking, urban renewal and built‐form design
* Proven ability to prepare master plans, design guidelines, built‐form controls and urban design policies
* Experience assessing development applications and planning proposals, with capability to provide expert advice and support Court matters where required
* Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and collaboration skills
* Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, CAD and 3D modelling tools (e.g. Giraffe, SketchUp)
Salary: $104,465 (Grade H, Step 1) + 12% super.
What's On Offer
* An attractive remuneration package.
* A Temporary Full‐Time position.
* Embrace a better work‐life balance with our Scheduled Day Off program, designed to prioritise your well‐being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
* Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
* An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.
For more information, please contact Hend Sameh (Team Leader Urban Design) at .
You will need to submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address. Please upload a:
* Resume
* Portfolio
* Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.
Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026.
CBCity is an equal‐opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at .
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position. Applicants must hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.
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