Senior Strategic Planner (Temp 12 months)

• 12 month contract
• Apply your senior-level experience in a progressive strategic environment 
• Develop long term planning policy and controls that will shape 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 are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and 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

Working as part of a small committed team, in this temporary 12 month position as the Senior Strategic Planner, you will play a key role in developing long term planning policy and controls applicable throughout the City of Ryde LGA. You will be a subject matter expert in strategic planning issues and regularly represent Council at NSW planning forums, community consultations. Specifically, you will work on planning proposals, West Ryde – Meadowbank Strategy and Macquarie Park Innovation District to name a few.

About You

You bring to this position exceptional project management skills particularly in managing significant projects such as masterplans, precinct plans or integrated strategic plans. You have a thorough understanding of planning policy and controls coupled with an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. You are a natural collaborator who is able to provide sound, evidence based advice and present to various levels of senior leadership.

In addition, you will also have:

• Degree level qualifications in Urban/Town Planning with proven experience in strategic and statutory planning
• Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative skills in relation to planning issues, policy development and infrastructure solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including demonstrated ability to prepare specialist reports and to communicate specialist advice on complex matters to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of integrated planning practices that balance urban design, traffic, ecological and social considerations

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Your commencing annual salary will be from $120,000 + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• 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 
• 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, skin checks, 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 12 May 2024 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Terry Agar on 9952 8259 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety