Precinct and Planning Section Manager

3 weeks ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia City of Newcastle, Australia Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Precinct and Planning Section Manager role at City of Newcastle, Australia.

As a member of our team, you'll co-create the city and lead a high‑performing team delivering expert planning advice and precinct‑based frameworks. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery of urban design, land use policy, and place‑based planning—notably within key precincts such as Broadmeadow. You'll work closely with the Strategic & Place Planning Manager to shape high‑quality built and open space environments aligned with CN's Community Strategic Plan. The position offers professional growth through rotational opportunities across equivalent management roles within the Planning and Development service unit.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Life at City of Newcastle (CN) You'll experience your work up close with colleagues who care for one another and the region. You'll contribute to ambitious plans with a talented team, shaping the fabric of our community. We prioritise flexible work arrangements to support balance and inclusion, and we value the diversity of our growing region.

You'll do meaningful work in iconic places, from planning major events to delivering essential services and supporting creative artists. We'll be there for you in important times in your life. CN supports flexible work arrangements to help you enjoy the city we shape, and we value inclusion and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Why join CN? At CN, we value our employees and their wellbeing. We offer benefits to support work-life balance. To read more, visit here.

Responsibilities
  • Lead a team delivering expert planning advice and innovative precinct‑based frameworks.
  • Deliver urban design, land use policy, and place‑based planning, focusing on key precincts such as Broadmeadow.
  • Collaborate with the Strategic & Place Planning Manager to align work with CN's Community Strategic Plan.
  • Participate in professional growth through rotational opportunities within the Planning and Development service unit.
  • Help shape high‑quality built and open space environments.
Benefits and Conditions
  • Permanent Full‑time opportunity; 35‑hour week with flexible/hybrid arrangements.
  • 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks personal leave, plus paid public holidays; 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Paid parental leave for primary carers; 12% superannuation; extensive employee benefits programs.
  • Corporate fitness program; access to health and wellbeing programs including onsite resources.
Application and Contact

Application Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Remuneration: $142, % annual leave loading + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35‑hour week

Contact: Shane Cahill — Strategic & Place Planning Manager,

If you need adjustments to the recruitment process or want to discuss accessibility requirements, please contact for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN does not accept unsolicited resumes; recruitment agencies should not contact us at this stage.


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