Senior Strategic Planner

Job No:CB18127

Location: Drummoyne, Sydney 

• make a difference through long term strategic planning 
• part time - 17.5 hrs per week
• flexible hours

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

Are you interested in making a difference through long term strategic planning?

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Strategic Planner to join our Strategic Planning team.

You will contribute to the City of Canada Bay community through the preparation of Planning Proposals, Development Control Plans, Development Contribution Plans, and other land use studies, strategies and planning projects.

This position is responsible for: 

• reviewing Planning Certificates
• preparing exhibition material
• providing advice to the community and other stakeholders on land use matters. 

Your proven experience in a similar position, along with your highly developed interpersonal skills, will see you succeed at Canada Bay.

About the person 

The successful candidate should have:

• Degree in urban planning or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the planning process, with a minimum of five years experience in planning.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Well-developed skills in the preparation of strategic planning documents and reports.
• Highly developed verbal and written (English) communication skills, demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a wide range of planning projects.
• Demonstrated experience in community consultation and presentation skills.
• Highly developed ability to communicate effectively.

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $48,797 to $56,117 (per annum base salary + super) for a 17.5 hour week. 

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant pro rata leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Paul Dewar, Manager Strategic Planning on 9911 6402 or email paul.dewar@canadabay.nsw.gov.au 

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday 21 April 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email  april.mccarthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups. 

The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.