Expressions of Interest - Strategic Planning Opportunities
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Salary may be negotiated based on skills and experience
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Positions available for graduate and experienced planners
- Shape the future of the Tamworth Region by helping deliver Blueprint 100 – our long-term vision for a thriving, sustainable community.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals in the Future Communities team to create vibrant places to live, work, and play.
- Drive meaningful change through strategic planning, community engagement, and innovative land use management.
COULD THIS BE YOU?
We’re looking for motivated and forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of the Tamworth Region. Join our Future Communities team, where we are creating the places where our community will live, work, and play.
As a member of the Strategic Planning team you’ll play a key role in delivering Blueprint 100 – Council’s Strategic Plan for our growing region. You’ll help guide sustainable land use, enhance liveability, and engage with the community to bring our shared vision to life.
You’re an enthusiastic team player who enjoys tackling complex planning challenges, partnering across teams, and engaging with stakeholders to create meaningful, lasting change. You’ll bring strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, along with an understanding of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and related legislation.
The Strategic Planner is responsible for:
- Developing and implementing strategic planning policies, plans and initiatives that support Council’s long-term vision (Blueprint 100).
- Assessing and coordinating planning proposals, including complex or sensitive strategic matters.
- Engaging effectively with the development industry, state government agencies, investors, residents and the broader community.
- Providing high-quality customer service and clear communication to support understanding of planning processes and outcomes.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment by managing workload, maintaining safe work practices and supporting shared project goals.
The Senior Strategic Planner is responsible for:
- Leading the development, coordination and delivery of strategic planning policies, plans and projects aligned with Council’s long-term vision (Blueprint 100).
- Overseeing assessment and determination of complex and controversial planning proposals, providing expert advice and sound strategic judgement.
- Driving high-level engagement and relationship-building with Councillors, state government agencies, the development industry, investors and the community.
- Guiding and mentoring junior team members while ensuring effective workload management, legislative compliance and robust decision-making across the team.
- Managing financial and budgetary requirements, including development contributions planning, while maintaining high standards of customer service and workplace safety.
What You’ll Need
- 4 year Degree in Urban and Regional Planning OR Urbanism OR Urban Planning and Design OR
- 3 year Degree and Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Planning.
- NSW Driver Licence.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
- Experience with planning proposals and strategic planning (desirable).
A Diploma in Urban Planning or a related discipline is desirable. However, extensive relevant experience may also be considered. Recent planning graduates, current students, cadets and experienced planners are all encouraged to apply. Experience in regional NSW planning will be highly regarded. Relevant qualifications in Environment, Economics, Geography, Natural Resources, Architecture and Design, Communication, Heritage or Social Science may also be considered.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Mitch Gillogly, Team Leader – Strategic Planning on (02) 6767 5462 or Andrew Spicer, Manager - Future Communities, on 0448 538 607.
Salary range: Grade 16 - 17 - $93, 519.65 - $106,199.05 per annum plus superannuation for a 35 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Please note: Due to the Christmas shutdown Council offices will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Monday 5 January 2026.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.
Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday, 15 January 2026
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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?
For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle
For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community
For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career
For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.
The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.
Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.
ABOUT OUR REGION
The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.
Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.
As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.
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