Senior Planning and Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time
About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We're committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that make a positive impact on our community.

Our Values

We're guided by the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Workplace Health and Safety, sustainability, continuous improvement, and business excellence. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration drive everything we do, and we expect all employees to embody these values in their work.

The Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning and Policy Officer to join our Environment and Sustainability Group. As a key member of our team, you'll provide expert advice and guidance on environmental management, including water quality, flood management, energy, climate change, biodiversity, and waste recovery. You'll work collaboratively with other Council teams and the community to develop and implement integrated water and biodiversity strategies, management plans, and community programs.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement place-based planning programs in partnership with communities and Council groups.
  2. Identify and develop projects resulting from place-based planning.
  3. Provide expert environmental advice on the development and planning of the local built environment.
  4. Work closely with professional disciplines such as town planners and engineers to progress major policy projects.
  5. Support the Coordinator Urban Ecology and staff across Council on sustainability projects as directed.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  1. Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Planning, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
  2. Good knowledge of key urban ecology challenges and opportunities.
  3. High standard of communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. Experience in community consultation and community engagement, especially in a local government context.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a great value gym membership. If you're passionate about sustainability and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you.



  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that make a positive impact on our community.Our ValuesWe are guided by the principles of Equal Employment...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We're committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that make a positive impact on our community.Our ValuesWe're guided by the principles of Equal Employment...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We're committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that make a positive impact on our community.Our ValuesWe're guided by the principles of Equal Employment...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that enhance the lives of our residents.Our ValuesWe are guided by the principles of equality, safety, sustainability, continuous...

  • Senior Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in the inner city's most creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs.We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our community. As a key member of our team, you will have...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    About the RoleThe Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and contributing to the achievement of organisational objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, including preparing correspondence, reports and...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    About the RoleThe Senior Post Production Officer is responsible for editing, renaming, and delivering high-quality digital records of collection items using a range of digital editing and file management software.About PowerhousePowerhouse is a leading cultural institution in Australia, dedicated to redefining museums in the 21st century. Our renewal program...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    About the RoleThe Senior Post Production Officer is responsible for editing, renaming and delivering high quality digital records of collection items using a range of digital editing and file management software.Key ResponsibilitiesEditing and renaming digital records of collection itemsDelivering high quality digital records using digital editing and file...

  • Senior Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs.We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community. Our organization values integrity, respect, innovation, compassion, and collaboration, and...

  • Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.Our ValuesWe are guided by the principles of Integrity, Respect,...

  • Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city suburbs. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.Our ValuesWe are guided by the principles of Integrity, Respect,...

  • People Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    Job SummaryThe People Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of operational HR services and initiatives aligned to public sector policy, legislation, and best practice approaches. This includes workforce planning, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.About the RoleThis is an...

  • People Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    Job SummaryThe People Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of operational HR services and initiatives aligned to public sector policy, legislation, and best practice approaches. This includes workforce planning, employee relations, industrial relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.About the RoleThis role is...

  • Senior Manager

    3 days ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a vibrant and diverse community of 201,000 people living in some of Sydney's most creative, liveable, and dynamic suburbs. As a leading local government agency, we are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our community.About the RoleThis senior...

  • Senior Manager

    7 days ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.About the RoleThis senior leadership position reports directly to the...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    About the RoleThe Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and the achievement of organisational objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, including preparing correspondence, reports and...

  • Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.About the RoleThis senior leadership position reports directly to the...

  • Senior Manager

    5 days ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.About the RoleThis senior leadership position reports directly to the...


  • Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

    About the RoleThe Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, ensuring the smooth operation of the office and the achievement of organisational objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide executive-level administrative support to the Chief Executive, including preparing correspondence, reports and...

  • Senior Manager

    1 week ago


    Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Inner West Council Full time

    About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is a leading local government agency serving a vibrant community of 201,000 people in Sydney's inner city. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.About the RoleThis senior leadership position reports directly to the...