Executive Healthy Places 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 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

The Executive Healthy Places Planner is an exciting new role, jointly funded by Council, the Sydney Local Health District and the South West Sydney Local Health District (LHDs) to address the impacts of rapid urbanisation, shifting demographics, and changing lifestyle needs across Canterbury-Bankstown and promote healthy built environments.

This Temporary, Part-time position (12-month contract, 4 days per week) will lead the integration of health-focused principles into urban planning, design and placemaking, ensuring our environments support the health, wellbeing, and resilience of our growing community.

You’ll also drive the delivery of the Healthy Places Partnership between Council and the two Local Health Districts, an innovative collaboration embedding public health into the heart of city planning.

Join us in shaping a healthier, more vibrant future for CBCity’s residents and visitors.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop an evidence-based framework for healthy built environments.
• Strengthen planning controls to support walkability and healthy placemaking.
• Review development proposals with a health-focused lens.
• Assess Master Plans for alignment with healthy urban planning principles.
• Mentor staff and partners in healthy placemaking practices.
• Promote cross-department collaboration on health-focused planning.
• Work across three organisations to promote thought-leadership and negotiate healthy built environment outcomes.
• Contribute to planning for Health Precincts near Bankstown and Canterbury Hospitals.

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

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in planning, design, architecture, or related field.
• Strong experience in strategic planning within government settings.
• Deep understanding of how urban planning supports public health outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage projects and influence senior-level policy.
• Flexible in working across multiple organisations and locations.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and outcome delivery focus.
• Skilled in balancing priorities, tracking progress, and evaluating impact.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable (but not essential) attributes include: experience working within local and/or state government, and qualifications or a sound understanding of population health principles and disease prevention.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $89,590 + Super. Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• 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 Mauricio Tapia (Coordinator Strategic Planning) at mauricio.tapia@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below 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 Wednesday 20 July 2025

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.