Join us as a Recreation Planner and help shape vibrant, inclusive spaces that enhance the health and wellbeing of our community. In this rewarding role, you will lead innovative sport and recreation projects, influence future planning outcomes, and deliver strategies that create high-quality sport and recreation opportunities for current and future generations.

About the role:

- Lead the development of innovative recreation, open space and community planning strategies that shape the future of the Tweed.
- Deliver planning outcomes that enhance the quality, accessibility and sustainability of parks, open spaces, sport and recreation facilities.
- Collaborate with communities, developers, government agencies, consultants and key stakeholders to create places people love to live, play and connect.
- Provide expert advice on planning policy, development proposals and recreation infrastructure to support long-term community needs.
- Analyse data, legislation and emerging trends to drive strategic decision-making and positive outcomes for the growing Tweed community.

What's on offer:

- a base salary ranging from $102,118 per annum with competency-based increments up to $117,528 per annum, plus 12% super
- a permanent, full time position
- 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

- Hold tertiary qualifications in Recreation Planning, Urban Planning, Sport and Recreation Management or a related discipline, with experience in local government recreation and open space planning.




- Have a proven track record delivering sport and recreation infrastructure projects and developing strategic plans and policies.
- Possess a strong understanding of the NSW planning framework and legislation relating to public land, open space and community infrastructure.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups.
- Be a team-oriented and tech-savvy professional with strong computer skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

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 20 November 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Recruitment timeframe:

- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by week commencing 23 November 2026
- Interviews will be held week commencing 07 December 2026
- Successful candidate to commence January 2027

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Unit Parks and Active Communities Job Grade 7 Industry Parks and Active Communities Employment Type Full-time

📌 Recreation Planner (Murwillumbah)
🏢 Tweed Shire Council
📍 Murwillumbah