Hawkesbury City Council

Coordinator Strategic Land Use Planning

Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary $118k
  to $142K + Super

• On-Site
  Parking + Leaseback Vehicle Option
• Fitness
  Passport Option

Hawkesbury City
Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800
square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to
deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an
inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from
all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people
from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people
with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager
Strategic Planning and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is
to assist in the coordination and operations of the Strategic Land Use Team within the Strategic Planning Branch,
that guides the sustainable growth, development and environmental management of the Hawkesbury Local Government Area.

About You

To be successful in this
position you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a strong
background in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise with
related legislation. Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects concurrently. You will have excellent
communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban
  Planning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of
  Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic land use
  planning within Local Government or a comparable planning environment
  (typically 6+ years).
• Extensive experience preparing and managing
  Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
• Experience preparing Development Control Plans
  and strategic planning policies.
• Experience managing complex planning projects
  involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports for Council and
  Executive.
• Experience leading community consultation and
  stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing consultants and
  multidisciplinary projects
• High Level interpersonal, negotiation and
  communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills,
  including ability to prepare reports
• Class C driver’s licence
• The right to live and work in Australia
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to
  undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable Criteria

• Post graduate studies in Management, Environment,
  Law or related discipline
• Member of Planning Institute of Australia
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

The Rewards

An attractive
salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with
qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great
  working environment
• Monthly Rostered
  Day Off
• Paid
  Paternal Leave
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Tertiary
  Education Assistance
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness
  Passport Option
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further
position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our
websitewww.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications
close Sunday, 4th October 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your
application.

Applicants who do
not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the
canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically
disqualify the applicant from this process.