Senior Strategic Planner
- Located in the fast growing Wollondilly LGA
- Permanent Part-Time, 14 hours per week
- Salary from $119,073 per annum (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation
- Work-life balance with flex-time system, flexible work arrangements including hybrid work arrangements
About the opportunity:
It's an exciting time for Wollondilly with major town centres being planned and built. A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Strategic Planner to join the team on a permanent part time basis. The successful candidate will work within a high performing and collaborative team to communicate and promote relevant planning policies, facilitate environmental outcomes and support outcomes in line with relevant legislation, Delivery Program and the Local Strategic Planning Statement.
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential criteria:
- Degree qualification in Town planning or related field.
- Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment of land capability having regard to legislation; developing planning policies including development control plans, internal procedures, protocols and local environmental plans; knowledge of legislative process applicable to Local Government relating to strategic land use planning.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in written and oral forms, including the preparation of written studies, plans and strategies to a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to efficiently assess, negotiate, problem solve and complete complex planning for proposals and other strategic planning processes.
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us and Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
· Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
· Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
· Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
· Your wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health and Wellbeing programs
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Carolyn Whitten, Team Leader Strategic Planning, 4677 9551.
Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 17 August 2026.
Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.
All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.
Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.
