Strategic Planner
- Located in the fast growing Wollondilly LGA
- Temporary Full Time for up to 12 months
- Salary from $95,603 per annum + 12% Superannuation + opportunity to take up a Motor Vehicle Leaseback
- 35 hour week with options to participate in flex time and hybrid work options
About the opportunity:
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced planning professional seeking to diversify their experience in a semi-rural LGA experiencing considerable growth.
This position is offered on a temporary full time basis for a period of up to 12 months. Reporting to the Team Leader Growth Planning, the successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of the growth areas of Wilton and Greater Macarthur.
To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:
- Degree qualification in Town planning or related discipline.
- Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Ability to efficiently assess, negotiate and problem solve planning proposals and other strategic planning processes.
- Ability and willingness to undertake community engagement activities outside of hours and meetings and functions.
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us and Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
· Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
· Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
· Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
· Your wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Edith Barnes, Team Leader Growth Planning, 4677 9780.
Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 6 April 2026
Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.
Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.
