Bepassionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.
- Salary Range $102k to $122k per annum
- 9 Day Fortnight
- On-SiteParking and Leaseback Vehicle Option
- Fitness Passport Option
Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
The Role
As the SeniorStrategic Planner you will enjoy a diverse and varied workload. Reporting tothe Strategic Planning Co-Ordinator and based in Windsor, you will developstrategic policies relating to land development and advise on complex planningmatters using best practice principles.
About You
To be successful in thisposition you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a strongbackground in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise withrelated legislation. You will haveexcellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of amulti-disciplinary team.
- Degree qualification in Town Planning, UrbanPlanning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute ofAustralia.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic land useplanning within Local Government or a comparable planning setting(typically 6+ years).
- Extensive experience preparing and managingPlanning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
- Experience preparing Development Control Plansand strategic planning policies.
- Experience managing complex planning projectsinvolving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience preparing reports for Council andExecutive.
- Experience leading community consultation andstakeholder engagement
- Experience managing consultants andmultidisciplinary projects
- High Level interpersonal, negotiation andcommunication skills
- Excellent written communication skills,including ability to prepare reports
- Class C driver’s licence
- The right to live and work in Australia
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration
- Post graduate studies in Management, Environmentor Law
- Member of Planning Institute of Australia
Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993
The Rewards
- Greatworking environment
- Rostered Day Off
- Flexiblework arrangements
- Healthand Wellbeing Program
- Trainingand Development Opportunities
- EmployeeReward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport Option
- SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family
Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of yourapplication.
Applicants who donot address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.
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📌 Senior Strategic Land Use Planner (Windsor)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Windsor
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