Inner West Council

Senior Strategic Planner up to December 2026

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

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About the role

TheSenior Strategic Plannerplays a key role within Council’sStrategic Planning Group, working flexibly across teams to deliver high‑quality strategic outcomes. The position leads the assessment of complex planning matters, provides expert planning advice, and contributes to policy, strategies and planning reform initiatives. The role also supports a positive team culture through mentoring, professional leadership, and continuous improvement of planning processes. This role is ideal for an experienced planning professional who thrives on complex work, values collaboration, and enjoys mentoring others while influencing high‑impact planning outcomes.

Please read thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$109,977.92 - $125,769.28 + 12% Superannuation + Access to Motor Vehicle Lease Back Scheme or Car Allowance

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

1. Tertiary qualifications in town planning or related discipline.
2. Extensive experience in LEP/DCP preparation and assessment of complex planning proposals and/or development assessment in Local Government particularly in NSW.
3. Excellent knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Local Government Act 1993 and related planning legislation.
4. High level critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with capacity to solve complex and diverse issues in a timely manner.
5. Proven ability to analyse and provide clear, high level written and verbal advice and briefings on complex issues and to interact with a broad range of senior staff, technical specialists, community members and other stakeholders

Enquiries

Gunika Singh, Team Leader Planning Operations on 9392 5726

Closing Date

Sunday 10 May 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

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Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments