Woollahra Municipal Council

Senior Strategic Planner

• Base salary up to $121,405.84 p.a. plus super plus potential to earn additional market rate allowance 
• Fully maintained private use motor vehicle with onsite parking in Double Bay (or $10,780 vehicle allowance)
• 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO 
• Potential to work from home up to two days per week

About the role

Woollahra Council has an exciting new opportunity available for a Senior Strategic Planner to join the team on a permanent full time basis.

You will join a collaborative team of multi-skilled professionals with town planning, heritage conservation and urban design skills. This team forms the Strategic Planning and Place Department and draws its projects and activities from Council’s Delivery Program and Operation Plan.

The Department is responsible for preparing and maintaining statutory planning documents such as planning proposals and local environmental plans as well as development control plans. These projects often involve detailed studies and investigations which include modelling of development outcomes, economic analysis and consultation with various stakeholders. Managing consultants for particular projects occurs from time to time.

An important aspect of the role will include presenting projects to Councillors, working parties and community groups.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual who demonstrates previous experience with NSW planning legislation and is committed to delivering a high quality service to a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be a high achiever with:

• A tertiary qualification/s in either Town Planning or related field.

• Extensive skills and hands-on experience in the preparation, assessment and implementation of local environmental plans, development control plans, contributions plans, policies, and strategies
• A through working knowledge of, and experience with, NSW planning legislation.
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skills and experience in the formulation and implementation of, and participation in, community consultation programs, including presentations to public forums.
•  A proficiency in research and problem solving, providing clear concise recommendations for action within tight timeframes.
•  The ability to provide creative input in the team operations.
•  Time-management skills, with a particular ability to balance priorities.
•   Well-developed skills in the use of PC office software such as Word, Excel and Power point.
• Current class C driver’s licence

Please click here to view the full list of essential and desirable criteria. 

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Anne White, Manager Strategic Planning & Place on 02 9391 7086 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 31 May 2026

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.