Job Description

Shape the future of one of Australia’s most dynamic coastal regions.
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- Provide expert urban design, heritage and placemaking advice to support strategic planning, policy development and development proposals across the Shire.
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- Lead research, analysis and policy development on land use, urban design and heritage matters to help deliver a high-quality built environment.
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- Collaborate with strategic planners, Council teams, developers, consultants and community stakeholders to achieve positive planning and design outcomes.
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- Prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and correspondence for Council, government agencies and other key stakeholders.
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- Manage and contribute to strategic projects, including procurement, stakeholder engagement, consultant management, budgeting and project reporting.
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- Represent Council as a specialist urban design advisor, providing expert input on planning strategies, public domain projects, development assessments and multidisciplinary initiatives.
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What’s on offer: nn
- a base salary ranging from $123,791 per annum with competency-based increments up to $137,643 per annum, plus 12% super
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- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
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- Full lease vehicle - available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
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- training and development opportunities
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- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
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- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -)
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We are seeking: nn
- Qualifications in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture or a related discipline, with a passion for creating high-quality places and built environments.
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- Strong experience and expertise in urban design, with a sound understanding of planning, architecture,



landscape design, heritage and conservation principles.
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- Proven ability to assess development proposals and provide specialist advice on urban design, public domain and infrastructure projects.
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- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within timeframes.
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- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
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- A collaborative and proactive approach, with experience contributing to planning policy development, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and promoting safe work practices.
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About us: nn
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
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- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
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- 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.
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- Join anemployer 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.
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Where it’s located: n

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

Position closes: n

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

Pre-Employment Screening: n

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

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Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

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- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnot be considered).
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- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.
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Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Thinking of relocating? n

Eligible applicants can access theWelcome Experience, a free NSW Government service designed to support workers and their families as they move to regional NSW.

Selection Criteria: n

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- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
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- Do you hold tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Town Planning, Architecture, or a related discipline? Please give details about your qualification
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- Please outline your experience in urban design and related disciplines such as planning, architecture, landscape architecture, heritage and conservation, and describe how you have applied this knowledge in your work.
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- Please provide an example of a development proposal, public domain or infrastructure project where you applied urban design principles and managed competing priorities to deliver a successful outcome
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- Describe a significant urban design project, strategy or place-based initiative or development outcome you have led or contributed to. How did you apply urban design principles to address site opportunities and constraints, engage stakeholders, and achieve a positive outcome?
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- This role requires working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. Please provide an example that demonstrates your communication, teamwork and conflict resolution skills in achieving a positive outcome.
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- How do you ensure safe work practices are considered and maintained in your day-to-day work and project delivery?
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Desirable: nn
- Do you have experience using computer-aided drafting software to produce high-quality design and built workplace illustrations?
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