Principal Planner

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Development Assessment

Title: Principal Planner, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $126,033.93 to $146,472.89 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 
1)    Ability to manage a number of complex developments simultaneously which deliver timely and accurate assessment of planning applications
2)    Acting as an expert witness in Land and Environment Court appeals
3)    Attending meetings of the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel (NBLPP)
4)    Attending meetings of the Design and Sustainability Advisory Panel (DSAP)
5)    Coaching and mentoring of planners as well as assisting the Manager with the operation of the team
6)    Continuous Improvement of systems, processes and tools in the assessment of planning applications, including new core systems replacement

About you:
We’re looking for a highly motivated, driven, and focused individual to join our team. You’ll bring your experience, high level skills and your passion to a team dedicated to making a difference in our community and delivering important natural and built environment outcomes.

Additional Information:

• Applications close on: 21 August 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 3 September 2026
• Questions? Please call Daniel Milliken, Manager, Development Assessments on 02 8495 6***.

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5***.