- Exciting Permanent full-time position
- Annual Salary from $105,381.67 - $126,147.33 + 12%
Superannuation
- Generous leaseback vehicle option + onsite
parking
- Wonderful opportunity to be part of a
progressive Local Council
- Flexible working options available, including
flexitime, hybrid and flexible working hours
About us:
Recently voted by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest
Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a diverse, creative and connected
community. Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural
events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable
restaurant and café scene.
At Burwood our people are our most important asset and
central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.
Your position and responsibilities:
As our Executive Strategic Planner, you will be Council’s strategic
planning subject matter expert and lead a team of professional planners to
deliver major strategic planning projects. Your main responsibilities will
include:
- Lead a team of strategic planners to deliver
expert advice and outcomes on planning proposals, developments, and development
applications.
- Drive high‑quality strategic planning projects
with a strong focus on community engagement.
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of
planning proposals, development controls, and land‑use frameworks and
guidelines.
- Lead the drafting, review, assessment, and
updating of key planning documents, including the Local Environmental Plan,
Development Control Plan, and Local Strategic Planning Statement.
- Conduct research and analysis to inform and
update land‑use planning and urban design documents, including vision
statements, strategies, plans, controls, standards, and policies.
- Complete strategic reviews of rezoning proposals
and related infrastructure to provide expert advice and support sustainable
outcomes within time and budget.
- Deliver high‑quality customer service to all
stakeholders.
- Lead and support day‑to‑day operational
activities as required.
You will bring strong experience in strategic and statutory
planning, along with a solid understanding of land‑use and development
processes. You will have a genuine passion for shaping the future of our community
and create social, environmental, economic, cultural, and recreational
opportunities.
To be successful in this role:
You will bring a strong foundation in
strategic land use planning, supported by the skills and experience needed to
lead, collaborate, and communicate with confidence. You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or a
related discipline, along with extensive experience as a strategic
planner.
- Demonstrated capability in statutory planning,
assessment, and translating planning strategies into effective plans and
policies.
- The ability to lead a team while also working
autonomously to deliver timely, high‑quality outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to
communicate effectively and sensitively while building productive
relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence representing Council in public forums in
a professional and informed manner.
- Highly developed research, analytical, time‑management,
and project management skills.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours,
including weekends, when required.
- Willingness to complete pre-employment checks
including a police check and pre-employment medical
- Hold a valid NSW Drivers Licence and NSW General
Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Culture & Benefits:
- Great work/life balance with scope to enjoy
flexible working hours, flexi time and hybrid work arrangements
- Fantastic team culture and supportive
environment
- Central Burwood Location close to public
transport and Burwood Chinatown
- Participate in a range of Health and Well-Being
initiatives, including access to flu vaccinations, Fitness Passport and
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Enquiries and How to apply:
For more information about this role, please refer to the
Position Description or contact Sumathi Navaratnam, Manager City Planning, on
02 9911 9913. If you need support with your application or require adjustments
to the recruitment process, please contact Lauren Allcott, People and Culture
Advisor, on 02 9911 9938 to discuss your needs in more detail.
Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.
Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and
answers to the 4 online questions.
Closing date:
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
at 11:59 pm
