Shape the future of one of Australia’s most dynamic coastal regions.
As Senior Urban Designer, you’ll lead Tweed Shire’s urban design, placemaking and heritage initiatives, helping create vibrant, sustainable and liveable communities. Working across high-profile projects, you’ll collaborate with Council, industry, stakeholders and the community to influence urban design and strategic planning outcomes, guide development and protect the unique character of the Tweed. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will leave a lasting legacy on the built environment and help shape the future of a growing region.

About the role:

- Provide expert urban design, heritage and placemaking advice to support strategic planning, policy development and development proposals across the Shire.
- Lead research, analysis and policy development on land use, urban design and heritage matters to help deliver a high-quality built environment.
- Collaborate with strategic planners, Council teams, developers, consultants and community stakeholders to achieve positive planning and design outcomes.
- Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and correspondence for Council, government agencies and other key stakeholders.
- Manage and contribute to strategic projects, including procurement, stakeholder engagement, consultant management, budgeting and project reporting.
- Represent Council as a specialist urban design advisor, providing expert input on planning strategies, public domain projects, development assessments and multidisciplinary initiatives.

What's on offer:

- a base salary ranging from $123,791 per annum with competency-based increments up to $137,643 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- Full lease vehicle - available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
- training and development opportunities
- versatile work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).





We are seeking:

- Qualifications in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture or a related discipline, with a passion for creating high-quality places and built environments.
- Strong experience and expertise in urban design, with a sound understanding of planning, architecture, landscape design, heritage and conservation principles.
- Proven ability to assess development proposals and provide specialist advice on urban design, public domain and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within timeframes.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, with experience contributing to planning policy development, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and promoting safe work practices.

About us:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 23 October 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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OFFICE USE ONLY

Unit Planning and Regulation Job Grade JG8 Industry Planning and Regulation Employment Type Full Time

📌 Senior Urban Designer (Murwillumbah)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 Murwillumbah