Strategic Planner

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

The role

The City Strategy and Design Unit is dedicated to managing urban growth in a way that enhances the city’s liveability and quality of life. By thoughtfully balancing housing, employment, transport, leisure, and recreational needs, the Unit aims to create vibrant, sustainable places for people to live and work. 

This commitment is underpinned by evidence-based planning, proactive stakeholder engagement, design excellence and a focus on sustainable development. Within this context, the Strategic Planner plays a key role in developing planning policies, reviewing and refining Council’s planning framework in line with best-practice design principles. 

The role also involves engaging with internal and external stakeholders, managing specialist consultants, and providing strategic advice to Council and its Local Planning Panel. The position reports to the Coordinator of Strategic Planning.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Work on a range of planning projects and activities to design, develop, implement and review Council’s planning policies, land use strategies, planning instruments, planning agreements, and Heritage Incentives Policy.
• Progress Council initiated planning proposals.
• Preparation of consultant’s briefs and working with consultants of various disciplines to inform decision making.
• Improving Council’s processes and systems as they relate to urban planning, design and development matters.
• Consultation with internal and external stakeholders about key projects.
• Plan and participate in community engagement activities for relevant projects.
• Implement safe work practices and manage work health and safety risks.
• General correspondence and any other task as required.

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

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning, urban design or related built environment discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team to deliver an outcome.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of State and local government authorities and the private sector in planning matters.
• Understanding of the planning, design, infrastructure and community issues around urban renewal and the planning framework to deliver outcomes.
• Demonstrated verbal, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, state planning policies, and planning instruments.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $90,858 (Grade G, Step 1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be 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.
• 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 Kyou Won Rhee (Acting Coordinator Strategic Planning) at kyouwon.rhee@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 essential qualifications and experience within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 30 June 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.