EL2 - Senior Manager – Precinct and Place

The Senior Manager Precinct and Place leads the delivery of precinct and place planning, urban integrationand design excellence outcomes for the Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project, and supports strategicstation and precinct planning for the broader National High Speed Rail Network.

The role provides strategic advice on station precinct master planning, urban design, land-use integration andplacemaking. It develops precinct strategies, planning frameworks and design requirements to integrate HighSpeed Rail stations with surrounding communities, support housing and development opportunities, andmaximise customer, economic and regional development outcomes.

Working across the Integrated Project Team and with government agencies, local councils, communities anddelivery partners, the role leads agreed planning activities and stakeholder engagement, ensuring precinct,place and design outcomes are translated into project requirements, design development and Authoritydecision-making.

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Senior Manager Precinct and Place leads the delivery of precinct and place planning, urban integrationand design excellence outcomes for the Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail project, and supports strategicstation and precinct planning for the broader National High Speed Rail Network.

The role provides strategic advice on station precinct master planning, urban design, land-use integration andplacemaking. It develops precinct strategies, planning frameworks and design requirements to integrate High Speed Rail stations with surrounding communities, support housing and development opportunities,



andmaximise customer, economic and regional development outcomes.

Working across the Integrated Project Team and with government agencies, local councils, communities and delivery partners, the role leads agreed planning activities and stakeholder engagement, ensuring precinct, place and design outcomes are translated into project requirements, design development and Authority decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Precinct and Place Planning

- Lead the delivery of precinct and place planning for the Newcastle to Sydney Project, translating strategicpriorities into precinct strategies, planning requirements and design outcomes.
- Develop station precinct planning and master planning frameworks that integrate High Speed Rail stationswith surrounding land uses, communities and transport networks, supporting customer, housing, economicand regional development outcomes.
- Develop and implement agreed urban design, placemaking and design excellence requirements, includingDesigning with Country, public realm, accessibility and future precinct activation opportunities.
- Guide precinct and place inputs throughout the Development Phase, including assessment of designoptions, support for planning approvals and resolution of significant planning,



design and delivery interfaces.

Land Use Planning

- Lead the Authority's precinct and place planning inputs to housing, land-use and regional developmentinitiatives, including joint planning activities with government agencies.
- Identify opportunities to maximise housing, employment, development and wider economic advantages aroundHigh Speed Rail stations, providing planning evidence and advice to support government planning initiatives,benefits assessment and investment decisions.
- Provide precinct and place planning inputs for the broader National High Speed Rail Network, includingfuture station precincts, land-use integration and development opportunities.
- Coordinate planning interfaces with Property, Commercial and other Authority functions to support propertyrequirements, development opportunities and land use and precinct considerations.

Planning Leadership and Program Delivery

- Lead and manage the Precinct and Place work program, including priorities, deliverables, resources,budgets, schedules, risks and performance.
- Direct and oversee specialist advisers and consultants, establishing clear expectations for scope, quality,performance and delivery.
- Provide oversight and quality assurance of planning advice, investigations and deliverables, challengingassumptions and ensuring recommendations are robust, integrated and fit for purpose.
- Coordinate planning activities across the Integrated Project Team and external delivery partners, managingkey dependencies and providing strategic advice, governance papers and recommendations to

📌 Senior Manager – Precinct and Place (Sydney)
🏢 High Speed Rail Authority
📍 Sydney