Strategic Planner

2 days ago


Sutherland Shire, Australia Sutherland Shire Council Full time

**Join Our Team as a Strategic Planner**

Join our dedicated team in the Urban Futures - Strategic Planning unit of Sutherland Shire Council, where your contributions will play a crucial role in developing strategic planning frameworks that ensure a vibrant, sustainable future for our community. This full-time, permanent position offers you the chance to engage with complex planning issues, collaborate with experts, and make a tangible impact on land use and development controls.

As a Strategic Planner, you will work closely with the Planning and Strategy Manager and Senior Manager of Urban Futures, dive into project-based initiatives, and actively participate in preparing vital land use strategies and policies. Your insights and innovative ideas will help us navigate the challenges of urban planning and environmental management.

As a Strategic Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sutherland Shire through the development of land use planning strategies and policies. You will collaborate with stakeholders, undertake research, and prepare policy papers to support informed decision-making.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about urban planning and eager to contribute to the community. If you possess the following qualities, we want to hear from you:

- Tertiary qualifications in environmental planning or a related discipline, or nearing completion of relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- A solid understanding of planning issues and practises, coupled with strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey complex ideas simply and clearly.
- Proficiency in IT, with a desire to leverage advanced tools like GIS and computer modelling.

In this role, you will not only develop your planning expertise but also enhance your teamwork and communication skills while being mentored by experienced professionals. You'll have the chance to lead and collaborate on exciting projects, gaining invaluable experience in the field.

Join our Team and Grow with Us
- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated within two weeks of closing.
- **Hours of work**:Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week, with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement available.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
- 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._

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.



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