Strategic Planner

Location: Tamworth, NSW

Shape the future of our region. Lead strategic planning that makes a difference.

THE OPPORTUNITY

- Position available for experience planning professional ready to take the next step in their career
- Combine technical expertise, strategic thinking and leadership
- Drive meaningful change through strategic planning, community engagement, and innovative land use management.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping how our region grows, develops and evolves.

As Team Leader Strategic Planning you will provide technical leadership and expertise in the management of Development Contribution Schemes, coordinate strategic land use planning activities across the region and lead a team of professionals.

Working across a diverse range of strategic projects you will help translate long-term planning priorities into practical outcomes, ensuring Council is well positioned to manage growth, infrastructure needs and future development.

The Team Leader Strategic Planning is responsible for:

- Leading the preparation, administration and review of Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements.
- Coordinating strategic land use planning projects and initiatives across the Tamworth region
- Managing complex projects, including budgets, timelines, research and community consultation
- Providing strategic planning advice and presenting research and recommendations to Councillors, Council staff and the community
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes and service delivery
- Mentoring, guiding and supervising the Strategic Planning team, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment

About you!

You are an experienced planning professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to lead people and projects. You enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships and navigating complex planning matters to achieve positive outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

- A degree and postgraduate diploma in Planning or a related discipline, or a four-year degree in Planning or related discipline
- Seven years demonstrated capability or equivalent experience in strategic land use planning, development contributions and project management
- Experience preparing and administering Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements
- Strong project management skills,



including the ability to manage priorities, budgets, timelines and community consultation
- An understanding of the local government environment and its relationship with State and Federal Government
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including staff supervision, mentoring and building effective teams
- NSW Driver Licence

Experience in regional NSW planning will be highly regarded

Relevant qualifications include the following disciples: Workplace, Economics, Geography, Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Communication, Heritage or Social Science, or similar.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Spicer, Manager - Future Communities on 0448 538 ***.

Salary range: Grade 19 - $116,493.88 - $126,058.21 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Monday, 23 November 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.





The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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📌 Team Leader - Strategic Planning (Temporary) (Tamworth)
🏢 Tamworth Regional Council
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