Strategic Planner

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022.

The role
CBCity has a temporary 12-month opportunity to join our City Strategy and Design unit as a Strategic Planner. In this role, you will assess applicant-submitted planning proposals, prepare and progress Council initiated planning proposals, prepare site-specific and city and town centre Development Control Plans and prepare Planning Agreements associated with planning proposals. 

You will also review State Significant Development and Infrastructure proposals, communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of specialist consultants for advice, and preparing advice to Council and its Local Planning Panel. 

This is a great opportunity for a DA planner seeking to gain valuable experience in strategic town planning as part of a change in direction in their career or a recent town planning graduate looking to immerse themselves in a role working on a range of dynamic and challenging projects. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assess planning proposals and provide advice to Council about whether to proceed.
• Prepare and process Development Control Plans and Planning Agreements associated with planning proposals.
• Prepare and progress Council initiated planning proposals.
• Prepare consultant briefs and work with consultants of various disciplines to inform decision making.
• Improve Council's processes and systems as they relate to planning proposals, urban planning and other related development matters.
• Prepare submissions on State and Local Government policy initiatives and district, regional and metropolitan scale infrastructure projects and State Significant Development, using strategic thinking and evidence-based analysis and research.

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

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning or related discipline.
• Understanding of planning processes, particularly in relation to planning proposals and the plan making process, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans.
• Demonstrated experience working on planning projects and tasks and implementing projects on time and to budget.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of State and Local Government authorities and the private sector in planning matters.
• Understanding of the planning, infrastructure and community issues around urban renewal and the planning framework to deliver outcomes.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, state planning policies and planning instruments.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $87,786 (Grade G, Step 1) + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

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.
• 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 Patrick Lebon (Coordinator Strategic Assessments) at [email protected] or 02 9707 5593.

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, 17 March 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 assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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