Hawkesbury City Council

Senior Strategic Land Use Planner

Be
passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range  $102k to $122k per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• On-Site
  Parking and 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.

The Role

As the Senior
Strategic Planner you will enjoy a diverse and varied workload. Reporting to
the Strategic Planning Co-Ordinator and based in Windsor, you will develop
strategic policies relating to land development and advise on complex planning
matters using best practice principles.

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. 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
  or Law
• Member of Planning Institute of Australia

• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

The Rewards

• Great
  working environment
• Rostered Day Off
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Tertiary
  Education Assistance
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• 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
website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team
on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 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.