The City Planning branch at Blue Mountains City Council has the exciting and challenging responsibility to deliver high quality strategic land use planning for a City within a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty and value. We have over twenty-five towns and villages, each with a distinct local character and community, that together with our position on the edge of Sydney and within a World Heritage Area, gives rise to strategic planning opportunities truly not offered anywhere else.
A full-time position for a program leader is available within the City Planning branch. The team is responsible for City-wide strategic planning through the delivery of the Local Strategic Planning Statement, preparation of town centre master plans and strategic planning policies (such as the Local Housing Strategy) as well as management of the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan.
The role will lead and contribute to key projects across the planning functions of the City Planning service, including master planning work for key centres, LEP Amendments and DCP updates, as well as key advocacy work in relation to state government planning initiatives. This also includes working with, influencing, and guiding groups within Council and external agencies to achieve Council's strategic planning objectives. The role reports to the Manager, City Planning and will supervise a small team.
Enjoy working in this special place, for this special place, with a team of passionate and creative professionals, where values of environmental leadership, strong urban design and responsible community engagement inform all levels of planning in the branch.
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in town planning or related discipline and have a demonstrated high level of experience and capability in the development of strategic land use plans and policies, master plans, and LEP and DCP amendments. A passion for community engagement and customer service, and the ability to demonstrate great people management skills to lead a small team, is also essential.
Remuneration: base salary commencing at $125,811 gross per annum
+ 12% superannuation
+ performance payment 1% - 3.5% annual salary
+ annual award increase
For further information contact: Kim Barrett on (02) 4780 5591.
Reference: Vacancy No. V25/9886.
Closing date: Sunday, 14 December 2025.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION: It is preferred that you obtain the position description and information on how to apply from our website, www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs. Applications addressing the selection criteria, accompanied by a resume, references and copies of qualifications should be emailed to hresources@bmcc.nsw.gov.au prior to closing date. If you are unable to get access to a computer, hardcopy applications may be posted to Staff Applications, Blue Mountains City Council, Locked Bag 1005, KATOOMBA NSW 2780.