Professional expertise. Personal purpose.

Join Blacktown City Council’s Urban Planning and Economic Development team and help plan how the city grows. You research land use, transport, housing, environmental and community issues, then turn legislation, evidence and stakeholder input into practical planning advice.

Your week includes preparing reports and recommendations, developing planning strategies, policies, environmental planning instruments and development control plans, and contributing to community consultation. You draft responses to State Government planning initiatives, maintain Section 10.7 Planning Certificate data and GIS mapping layers, provide advice to customers and colleagues, and support projects from research through to implementation.

You must hold a degree in planning or a related field, urban planning experience and an understanding of NSW planning legislation. You must communicate complex information clearly, analyse planning issues, manage projects and competing priorities, and work effectively across Council.

At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here,



You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

- a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $1,866.69 per week
- a 35-hour working week
- a car allowance
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child protected organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Kirsten Ryan on 9839 6206

Internal ref: BCC2092

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📌 Urban Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Blacktown City Council
📍 Sydney