Executive Planner - Urban Renewal

Executive Planner - Urban Renewal

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role

The Executive Planner, Urban Renewal role is a strategic planning position responsible for preparing and contributing to place-based master plans. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Canterbury Bankstown’s centres and work on large and interesting projects.  

You will have an opportunity to lead a master plan that guides good planning outcomes in a centre, including developing innovative ideas and proposing practical solutions to complex planning issues. This involves collaborating across Council and with external stakeholders, including NSW Government agencies, engaging a diverse and multicultural community to understand community aspirations, managing consultants and meeting project deadlines.  

As a specialist position, the role requires a high level of technical proficiency in strategic planning and the ability to draw on a wide range of experiences when facing new challenges.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Work on a range of placed-based master planning projects for centres across Canterbury Bankstown, underpinned by Council’s strategic planning framework. 
• Apply a wide range of planning experiences and high-level technical proficiency to solve complex planning challenges. 
• Prepare consultant’s briefs and work with consultants of various disciplines to inform master planning and decision-making.  
• Effectively project manage a team of consultants to ensure the delivery of high-quality work 
• Recommend new planning controls for centres as guided by Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement. 
• Develop, implement and review Council’s planning policies, land use strategies, and planning instruments as required. 
• Improve Council’s processes and systems as they relate to urban planning and development matters.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning or related discipline.
• 5 to 9 years of experience working on significant strategic planning projects
• Extensive experience project managing consultant teams and carrying out community engagement activities.
• Strong working knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant planning legislation, including the plan-making process, local environmental plans, and development control plans.
• High-level critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to solve complex urban development issues in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, including negotiation, mediation, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of State and local government authorities and the private sector in planning matters.

The salary for this position is negotiable and will be based on your skills and experience. Additionally, a market allowance may be provided if applicable.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Liam Rogers (Acting Team Leader City Shaping Projects) at liam.rogers@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or on 9707 5596 

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 28 April 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.