Senior Coordinator Urban Planning

2 days ago

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia 163a7d8c-72f1-4d5c-b3b1-2aac10386121 Full time $142,239 - $159,000 per year

Senior Coordinator Urban Planning (Grade 21, $142,239 – $159, % Super)

Shape the future of one of Sydney's fastest-growing cities.

Blacktown City Council is seeking a highly experienced Senior Coordinator Urban Planning to lead a dynamic team delivering innovative, evidence-based planning strategies across land use, transport, housing, and environmental planning.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Influence city-wide planning frameworks guiding sustainable urban growth.
  • Lead a high-performing team of planners driving forward-thinking strategies and policies.
  • Collaborate across Council and with key stakeholders to align local, state and regional outcomes.
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements, 35-hour work week, and career development in one of NSW's most progressive Councils.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage the Urban Planning team to deliver high-quality strategies, policies, and environmental planning instruments
  • Coordinate responses to state-led strategies and planning reforms.
  • Drive innovation through research, policy development, and continuous improvement.
  • Represent Council in public forums, inquiries and inter-agency discussions.
  • Manage staff performance, budgets, and operational delivery.

What You'll Bring

  • Tertiary qualifications in Urban or Regional Planning (or related field).
  • Significant experience in strategic planning, policy formulation and project management.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Knowledge of the EP&A Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and relevant instruments.
  • High-level communication and report writing ability.

Be part of shaping Western Sydney's growth story. Apply now to join a values-driven team committed to innovation, collaboration and community outcomes.

Blacktown City Council offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in one of Australia's most dynamic growth regions.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the city's future, while enjoying the professional and personal benefits of working with a council that values innovation, customer focus, and safety.

For further information, NSW State Manager Alex Scotton or email to 

Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 2nd December, please note Recruitment activity will commence prior to the closing date.

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