Burwood Council

Coordinator Strategic Planning

• Exciting
  Permanent full-time position
• Annual
  Salary from $109,596.94 - $131,193.22 (effective from 7 July 2026) + 12%
  Superannuation
• Generous
  leaseback vehicle option + onsite parking
• Wonderful
  opportunity to be part of a progressive Local Council
• Flexible
  working options available, including flexitime, hybrid and flexible
  working hours

About us:

Recently voted by TimeOut Magazine as #1 Coolest
Neighbourhood in Australia, Burwood is a diverse, creative and connected
community. Our community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural
events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable
restaurant and café scene.

At Burwood our people are our most important asset and
central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Your position and responsibilities:

As our Coordinator, Strategic Planner, you will be Council’s
strategic planning subject matter expert and lead a team of professional
planners to deliver major strategic planning projects. Your main
responsibilities will include:

• Lead
  a team of strategic planners to deliver expert advice and outcomes on
  planning proposals, developments, and development applications.
• Drive
  high‑quality strategic planning projects with a strong focus on community
  engagement.
• Oversee
  the preparation and implementation of planning proposals, development
  controls, and land‑use frameworks and guidelines.
• Lead
  the drafting, review, assessment, and updating of key planning documents,
  including the Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan, and
  Local Strategic Planning Statement.
• Conduct
  research and analysis to inform and update land‑use planning and urban
  design documents, including vision statements, strategies, plans,
  controls, standards, and policies.
• Complete
  strategic reviews of rezoning proposals and related infrastructure to
  provide expert advice and support sustainable outcomes within time and
  budget.
• Deliver
  high‑quality customer service to all stakeholders.
• Lead
  and support day‑to‑day operational activities as required.

You will bring strong experience in strategic and statutory
planning, along with a solid understanding of land‑use and development
processes. You will have a genuine passion for shaping the future of our
community and create social, environmental, economic, cultural, and
recreational opportunities.

To be successful in this role:

You will bring a strong foundation in strategic land use
planning, supported by the skills and experience needed to lead, collaborate,
and communicate with confidence. You will have:

• A
  tertiary qualification in Urban Planning or a related discipline, along
  with extensive experience as a strategic planner.
• Demonstrated
  capability in statutory planning, assessment, and translating planning
  strategies into effective plans and policies.
• The
  ability to lead a team while also working autonomously to deliver timely,
  high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills, enabling you to communicate effectively and
  sensitively while building productive relationships with a wide range of
  stakeholders.
• Excellent
  written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence
  representing Council in public forums in a professional and informed
  manner.
• Highly
  developed research, analytical, time‑management, and project management
  skills.
• Flexibility
  to work outside standard hours, including weekends, when required.
• Willingness
  to complete pre-employment checks including a police check and
  pre-employment medical
• Hold
  a valid NSW Drivers Licence and NSW General Construction Induction Card
  (White Card)

Culture & Benefits:

• Great
  work/life balance with scope to enjoy flexible working hours, flexi time
  and hybrid work arrangements
• Fantastic
  team culture and supportive environment
• Central
  Burwood Location close to public transport and Burwood Chinatown
• Participate
  in a range of Health and Well-Being initiatives, including access to flu
  vaccinations, Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries and How to apply:

For more information about this role, please refer to the
Position Description or contact Jai Reid, Manager on 02 9911 9911. If you need
support with your application or require adjustments to the recruitment
process, please contact Lauren Allcott, People and Culture Advisor, on 02 9911
9938 to discuss your needs in more detail.

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and
answers to the 4 online questions.

Closing date:

Applications close on Monday, 29 June 2026 at 11:59 pm