Senior Strategic Planner

3 hours ago

Sutherland Shire, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Overview

Senior Strategic Planner role at Careers at Council

About Our Company

Sutherland Shire Council is planning for the future – and we're looking for passionate professionals to help shape it.

Location

Sutherland Shire, New South Wales

Position Overview

The Senior Strategic Planner will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our organisation. This position involves a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing long-term strategic plans, conducting market research, and facilitating workshops that encourage creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading the development of Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans, and other strategic planning policies.
  • Providing clear, expert planning advice to Council, internal teams, and the community.
  • Preparing professional reports and policy papers to support Council's decision-making.
  • Managing complex projects and delivering high-quality, community-focused outcomes.
  • Mentoring junior planners and supporting a culture of growth and learning.
  • Collaborating across disciplines to deliver integrated, place-based solutions.
Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a confident, experienced strategic planner who thrives on complexity and brings a balance of big-picture thinking and practical delivery. You're someone who communicates clearly, leads with purpose, and works collaboratively across teams and stakeholders.

You'll Also Have
  • Tertiary qualifications in planning or a related discipline
  • Extensive experience developing and implementing strategic planning policies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor emerging planners
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant planning legislation in NSW
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A current Driver's Licence
  • A valid Working With Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
Benefits & Package
  • Package: From $107,476 - $126,563 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
  • Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week, with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement available.
  • Wellbeing benefits: Fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Application Process
  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit.
  • Application deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 28th September 2025.
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
Eligibility & Screening

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening including reference checks, work rights verification, identity and functional/medical history checks (including Covid-19 vaccination), and will also include a criminal history, qualification and Working with Children checks. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Contacts

For job-specific enquiries: Jordan Widenstrom, Senior Manager Urban Futures, jwidenstrom@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Recruitment assistance: Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Position Description

Click on the link to check out the Position Description.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.


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