Randstad is proud to partner with a prominent local government body to recruit a Team Leader Strategic Planning. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a visionary urban planning professional to lead a dedicated team in shaping the future of one of Sydney’s most iconic districts.
The Offer
- Base Salary: $105,618.30 – $126,273.28 p.a. (depending on experience) + 12% Super
- Allowances: $23,124.48 Deed Allowance (in recognition of regular overtime for evening meetings).
- Vehicle: Leaseback vehicle provided with dedicated parking in Double Bay.
- Work-Life Balance: 35-hour week with a fortnightly RDO and potential to work from home up to 2 days per week.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Planning & Place, you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team including Senior Strategic Planners and Urban Designers. Your core duties will include:
- Leadership: Overseeing the day-to-day activities, performance reviews, and professional development of the strategic planning team.
- Policy Development: Preparing and monitoring the Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP), as well as statutory instruments like LEPs and DCPs.
- Advisory: Providing expert planning and placemaking advice to Council, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Reporting: Preparing high-quality, plain-English reports and briefings for Council committees and working parties.
- Community Engagement: Championing best-practice community consultation to ensure diverse feedback on planning strategies.
- Expert Witness: Acting as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court when required.
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Town Planning or a related field.
- Leadership Experience: Proven skills in team leadership and managing complex projects involving external consultants.
- Technical Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience in preparing and implementing LEPs, planning proposals, and contribution plans.
- Communication: Exceptional written and oral skills, with the ability to present complex information to public forums and committees.
- Research & Analysis: Strong proficiency in research and providing concise recommendations within tight statutory timeframes.
- Licensing: A current Class C driver’s licence.
- Desirable: Skills in urban design analysis and an IAP2 qualification.
How to Apply
If you are a strategic thinker committed to excellence in local government planning, we want to hear from you.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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