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Strategic Planner
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- A$105.5K–A$112K
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Help shape tomorrow. Join the team planning our community's future today.
An opportunity for a Strategic Planner to join Council's Strategic team and help shape Shellharbour's future growth and development.
Working with Council teams, government agencies, industry stakeholders and the community, you will contribute to strategic planning initiatives that create vibrant, sustainable and connected places.
Key Areas Of Work Include
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Shellharbour while working on diverse and impactful strategic planning projects. As a high-performing and sustainable organisation, Shellharbour City Council offers a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and a strong values-driven culture, making it an employer of choice for planning professionals.
An opportunity for a Strategic Planner to join Council's Strategic team and help shape Shellharbour's future growth and development.
Working with Council teams, government agencies, industry stakeholders and the community, you will contribute to strategic planning initiatives that create vibrant, sustainable and connected places.
Key Areas Of Work Include
- Assessment and progression of planning and scoping proposals
- Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) reviews
- Masterplans and place-based planning projects
- Heritage planning to support growth and community needs
- Development of long term planning strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Degree in Town Planning or equivalent qualification
- Experience in strategic planning, with exposure to heritage, LEP Making Process or place-based planning highly regarded
- Experience preparing strategic planning documents, policies, studies or masterplans
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and strong stakeholder/community engagement skills
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Shellharbour while working on diverse and impactful strategic planning projects. As a high-performing and sustainable organisation, Shellharbour City Council offers a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and a strong values-driven culture, making it an employer of choice for planning professionals.
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time & hybrid work options
- Commencing salary range from $105,498 - $111,955 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) with annual step increases
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
- Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
- Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Lucy Langley, Strategic Planning Manager on 0473 871 371.
Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2026, at 11:30pm.
Apply now...
Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.
Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.
Once you start your online application, you may save and return to this later, however incomplete applications will not be considered. You may wish to prepare your responses in a word document and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below. Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.
When you have submitted your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your "junk" inbox).
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide to Applying.
Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
Contact: Lucy Langley, Strategic Planning Manager on 0473 871 371.
Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2026, at 11:30pm.
Apply now...
Complete the application below by answering the questions, describing how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.
Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.
Once you start your online application, you may save and return to this later, however incomplete applications will not be considered. You may wish to prepare your responses in a word document and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below. Your Resume and qualifications can be attached on the NEXT page.
When you have submitted your application, an email confirmation will be sent to your nominated email address. Please ensure you have the correct email address and check your inbox (including your "junk" inbox).
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria, please view our Guide to Applying.
Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
