- Deliver key strategic projects for Council
- Contribute to master plans for strategic town centres
- Help shape the future of the City of Ryde
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
In this role you will lead and co-ordinate team of planning professionals to deliver key strategic projects and initiatives, including master plans & other strategic urban planning initiatives. Strong project management, community/stakeholder engagement, and staff coordination is essential for the role. You will also monitor and review changes to Federal, State, Regional and Local strategic land use planning, and policies, prepare planning studies, LEP's and DCP's, and undertake relevant assessments to meet statutory requirements.
About You
You're an effective leader with an exemplary ability to build and maintain a positive team environment that fosters productivity, efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills coupled with your significant demonstrated experience in the provision of Strategic Planning advice and initiatives will see you excel in this role.
In addition, you will also have:
- Extensive experience in town planning or associated area, strategic planning, and policy development.
- Strong project management skills, in relation to developing, co-coordinating and managing strategic projects.
- Sound knowledge of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the delivery of master plans, planning studies, development controls plan, and planning instruments.
- Analytical, problem-solving skills and investigative skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially on presenting material, consultation, negotiating and conflict resolution.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $127,116.40 to $146,183.86 + Superannuation + leaseback vehicle, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Jeremy Giacomini on (02) 4813 95887 for a confidential discussion.
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