Ku-ring-gai Council – North Sydney NSW
$132,119 - $153,257 a year
Full time, Permanent
Hybrid
Salary $
132,******
to $
153,****** p
/a + super
Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character and community values.
About the role
As our Senior Urban Designer, you'll be Council's lead urban design specialist, driving the preparation of master plans, urban design strategies and place-based planning for key sites and precincts across Ku-ring-gai.
Working across strategic planning, development assessment and policy, you'll provide expert urban design advice that shapes the future character of the municipality.You will collaborate with planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, executives, Councillors, consultants and the community to champion high quality urban design and deliver attractive, sustainable and people-focused places.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Leading the preparation of urban design studies, master plans and precinct strategies for key sites and centres
Providing expert urban design advice on planning proposals, State significant development, local development applications and strategic planning initiatives
Preparing high-quality urban design concepts, visulaisations, 3D models and presentation materials that communicate design proposals
Leading complex projects that involve multidisciplinary teams and external consultants




Presenting urban design advice and recommendations to senior management, Councillors, stakeholders and the community
Contributing to the development and review of key strategic planning documents including the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan ****, Development Control Plan, Local Strategic Planning Statement, and housing and employment strategies, and other Council policies
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, or a related discipline, with eligibility for relevant professional accreditation. A postgraduate qualification in urban design is highly regarded
Extensive experience in preparing urban design studies, master plans, precinct strategies or similar
Demonstrated experience leading complex projects with multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants to deliver high quality outcomes
Advanced urban design and graphic communications skills, including proficiency in a range of 2D and 3D design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
Excellent written, vebal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex design issues to a wide range of audiences
Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
Access to Fitness Passport
Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
Prospect to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
Supportive team environment
Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
Closes: 11:30pm, Sunday 2 August ****
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
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📌 Senior Urban Designer - Key Sites & Precincts (New South Wales)
🏢 Ku-ring-gai Council
📍 New South Wales