Senior Strategic Land Use Planner

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range  $102k to $122k per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• On-Site Parking and Leaseback Vehicle Option
• Fitness Passport Option

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

The Role

As the Senior Strategic Planner you will enjoy a diverse and varied workload. Reporting to the Strategic Planning Co-Ordinator and based in Windsor, you will develop strategic policies relating to land development and advise on complex planning matters using best practice principles.

About You

To be successful in this position you must have a degree qualification in Town Planning and a strong background in Land Use Strategy/plan development supported by expertise with related legislation. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Criteria

• Degree qualification in Town Planning, Urban Planning or related discipline recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic land use planning within Local Government or a comparable planning environment (typically 6+ years).
• Extensive experience preparing and managing Planning Proposals and Local Environmental Plans.
• Experience preparing Development Control Plans and strategic planning policies.
• Experience managing complex planning projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience preparing reports for Council and Executive.
• Experience leading community consultation and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing consultants and multidisciplinary projects
• High Level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare reports
• Class C driver’s licence
• The right to live and work in Australia
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

Desirable Criteria

• Post graduate studies in Management, Environment or Law
• Member of Planning Institute of Australia

• Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993

The Rewards

• Great working environment
• Rostered Day Off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport Option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4***.

Applications close Sunday, 23rd August 2026

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.