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Team Leader Urban Design
2 weeks ago
Team Leader Urban Design & Public Domain
- Salary $147,363.84 to $170,943.24 p/a + super
- Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Council is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Team Leader Urban Design & Public Domain to guide the future planning and delivery of high-quality, sustainable public spaces, centres, and urban environments across the Local Government Area.
This is a key leadership position responsible for driving the urban design direction of major strategic and infrastructure programs that shape the character and livability of Ku-ring-gai.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the preparation of urban design, public domain, open space and recreation strategies and masterplans
- Develop and implement key Council policy documents, including contributions to the LSPS, Housing Strategy, KLEP and KDCP
- Prepare and assess design content of planning proposals and development applications
- Produce high-quality design guidelines, development controls and 3D modelling for key sites and precincts
- Represent Council and advocate for design excellence in cross-disciplinary forums, executive briefings, and community engagement
- Manage consultant procurement, project delivery and budgeting
- Oversee and monitor the implementation of Council's capital works programs related to the public domain and open space
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related discipline
- Eligibility for corporate membership with AILA, RAIA, PIA or relevant body
- Minimum 15 years' experience in planning, urban design and landscape architecture
- Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and managing multi-disciplinary design projects
- Experience working within both State and Local Government environments
- Expertise in project delivery, consultant management and stakeholder coordination
- Highly developed design and report writing skills
- Strong understanding of NSW planning system, policies and legislation
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills
- Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesise complex information into integrated and creative outcomes
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council's Private Leaseback Scheme
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Contact Antony Fabbro on
Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 18 September 2025
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer