Manager Strategic Planning
Shape the future of a growing regional city and lead strategic planning outcomes that make a lasting impact on our community.
Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager Strategic Planning to lead the delivery of key strategic planning initiatives across the city. Reporting to the Director Planning & Regulatory Services, this role is responsible for driving strategic planning projects, leading a high-performing team, and fostering strong relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about sustainable growth, urban development and delivering long-term outcomes for the community.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Council’s Strategic Planning Team and service delivery outcomes
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of strategic planning projects including masterplans, housing strategies, precinct structure plans and other city-shaping initiatives
- Provide expert strategic planning advice to Council, executive leadership, industry stakeholders and the community
- Develop strong partnerships with government agencies, developers, consultants and community groups
- Manage complex projects, budgets, contracts and stakeholder engagement processes
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and recommendations for Council and senior leadership
- Promote a positive team culture focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
This role offers outstanding career development, remuneration package (including leaseback vehicle, financial assistance for professional development, and retention and relocation allowances) and advancement opportunities whilst enjoying the benefits of a regional lifestyle.
About You:
You will be a qualified and skilled planner (Town Planning, Urban Design or similar) with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role driving and delivering outcomes in strategic planning, development assessment, and development contributions. Your background may be within local government, state government, consulting or similar.
In addition to your technical expertise, you will bring proven leadership skills in managing a small professional team, exceptional written and verbal communication, and a strong ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
With significant investment underway across the region, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career while enjoying the lifestyle advantages that regional NSW has to offer.
What is next?
Applications close Sunday, 12 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. Interviews may be held with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Julie Costa, Director Planning & Regulatory Services on (02) 6926 9779.
As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
All selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
