Sutherland Shire Council

Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning

Shape the Future of Community Infrastructure

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinkingCoordinator Infrastructure Project Planningto lead our Project Planning team.

This is a unique opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of community assets, including buildings, parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities, and play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure outcomes for our community. You’ll join a collaborative and dynamic environment where your work will directly influence how our spaces are planned, designed and experienced.

About the Role

As part of the Asset Strategy and Delivery Division, you will contribute to the long-term management and delivery of Council’s infrastructure through a structured four-year capital works program. Sitting within the Infrastructure Planning & Design unit, this role focuses on setting projects up for success during the critical planning phase.

You’ll be involved in shaping major initiatives such as the master planning of priority parks and reserves, significant asset renewals and upgrades, and the expansion of community infrastructure. The role also contributes to broader strategic work, including recreational service analysis and plans of management.

Working closely with the Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager, you’ll lead the early stages of projects—guiding them from concept through feasibility and into delivery readiness—ensuring they are strategically aligned, well-defined and achievable.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead project planning activities, including developing project briefs, coordinating feasibility studies, and determining approval pathways. Working closely with stakeholders, consultants and internal teams, you’ll guide projects through the planning phase and into delivery.

You’ll also provide strategic advice, manage consultants, and collaborate across Asset Management, Design and Construction teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for the community.

About You

You hold qualifications in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering or a related field, with experience in project planning and management.

You’re a strong communicator and strategic thinker who can lead teams, manage complexity and build effective relationships. You bring a proactive mindset, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering practical, community-focused outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful infrastructure projects, work with a collaborative team, and deliver lasting value for the Sutherland Shire community.

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you’re ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects and help shape the future of Sutherland Shire, we’d love to hear from you.

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm:Sunday 12 July 2026
• Package:$117,242 - $129,637 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
• Hours of work:Permanent Full Time.You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Nicole Robinson - Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager via [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Breanna Rivers[email protected], Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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