Strategic Planners x 2

Help shape tomorrow Join the team planning our community's future today. We are seeking two motivated and qualified Strategic Planners to join Council's Strategic and Growth Planning team as we deliver transformative projects that will shape the future of our community and play a central role in this important work. In this position, you will collaborate with council teams, external stakeholders and the community on a wide range of planning and development matters, making a real impact on how our city evolves. These roles will assist in delivering our strategic land use planning programs, policies and documents with opportunities to be involved in: Preparation and assessment of planning proposals; Coordinating the assessment of scoping proposals; Undertaking reviews of Development Control Plans (DCPs); Preparation of detailed masterplans; Heritage planning; Contributing to infrastructure strategies that support growth with appropriate services and facilities. You will be joining a progressive, supportive and future-focused team with a wealth of varied experience across planning and development.

• Preparation and assessment of planning proposals
• Coordinating the assessment of scoping proposals
• Undertaking reviews of Development Control Plans (DCPs)
• Preparation of detailed masterplans
• Heritage planning
• Contributing to infrastructure strategies that support growth with appropriate services and facilities
• Collaborate with council teams, external stakeholders and the community on planning and development matters

• A degree in Town Planning or industry equivalent qualifications
• Experience in strategic planning, with added value in heritage or recreation planning
• Skills in preparing detailed strategic planning documents and/or masterplans
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 1 x permanent full-time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
• 1 x temporary full-time position, 35 hours per week with access to flexi time, covering a 12-month maternity leave position
• Salary ranges from $101,440 up to $111,998 per annum (based on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Employee benefits programs, novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits (e.g., long service leave after five years, sick leave, health and wellbeing leave)

For further information about the position, refer to the position description. Closing date: Friday, 26 September 2025 at 11:30pm. Apply now by completing the application below and describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Your resume and qualifications can be attached on the next page. If you start your online application, you may save and return to it later; incomplete applications will not be considered. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste into the fields. An email confirmation will be sent after submission. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your junk folder).

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city spanning 154 square kilometres. It is an area of natural beauty with varied landscapes. Our dedication to financial sustainability, a great organisational culture and a commitment to our core values has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice. We have received numerous awards, including recognitions for our First Nations Community initiatives and projects in landscape architecture and regional achievements.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. We promote respect at work as a fundamental right and strive for a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Our values are Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability. Your decision to apply signals alignment with these values and aspirations to create a great workplace.