Team Leader - Strategic Planning (Temporary)

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 priorties 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: Environment, Economics, Geography, Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Communication, Heritage or Social Science, or similar.

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

- 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.

For your LIFESTYLE:

More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or playIt'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 EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands

📌 Team Leader (Tamworth)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Tamworth