Job Description

Randstad is proud to partner with a prominent local government body to recruit a Team Leader Strategic Planning. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a visionary urban planning professional to lead a dedicated team in shaping the future of one of Sydney's most iconic districts.

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The Offer

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- Base Salary: $105,618.30 - $126,273.28 p.a. (depending on experience) + 12% Super
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- Allowances: $23,124.48 Deed Allowance (in recognition of regular overtime for evening meetings).
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- Vehicle: Leaseback vehicle provided with dedicated parking in Double Bay.
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- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour week with a fortnightly RDO and potential to work from home up to 2 days per week.
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Role Responsibilities

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Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning & Place, you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team including Senior Strategic Planners and Urban Designers. Your core duties will include:

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- Leadership: Overseeing the day-to-day activities, performance reviews, and career development of the strategic planning team.
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- Policy Development: Preparing and monitoring the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP), as well as statutory instruments like LEPs and DCPs.
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- Advisory: Providing expert planning and placemaking advice to Council, staff, and external stakeholders.
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- Reporting: Preparing high-quality,



plain-English reports and briefings for Council committees and working parties.
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- Community Engagement: Championing best-practice community consultation to ensure diverse feedback on planning strategies.
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- Expert Witness: Acting as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court when required.
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Key Selection Criteria

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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

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- Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Town Planning or a related field.
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- Leadership Experience: Proven skills in team leadership and managing complex projects involving external consultants.
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- Technical Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience in preparing and implementing LEPs, planning proposals, and contribution plans.
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- Communication: Exceptional written and oral skills, with the ability to present complex information to public forums and committees.
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- Research & Analysis: Strong proficiency in research and providing concise recommendations within tight statutory timeframes.
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- Licensing: A current Class C driver's licence.
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- Desirable: Skills in urban design analysis and an IAP2 qualification.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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📌 Team Leader Strategic Planning (New South Wales)
🏢 Randstad
📍 New South Wales