Experienced Planners - Talent Pool

Step Into the Future with City of Ryde’s Planning Talent Pool!

Help shape the future of one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse communities.

• Be part of strategic planning for a growing city
• Thrive in a forward-thinking, innovative local government environment
• Collaborate with a high-energy, values-driven team
• Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and a rostered day off every three weeks
• Our new office at Macquarie Park opens in 2026

Are you passionate about the power of planning to transform places and improve lives? This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of the City of Ryde—one of Sydney’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving local government areas.

With our population set to double over the next 30 years, we’re working hand-in-hand with the NSW Government to tackle the housing crisis and deliver smart, sustainable growth. Our strategy is clear: strike the right balance between housing, jobs, and infrastructure.

To support this transformation, we’re building a Talent Pool of exceptional planning professionals:

• Senior Coordinators/Managers
• Senior Planners
• Planners

Join a high-performing team that’s shaping the future through Local Environmental Plans, Precinct Plans, Development Control Plans, and forward-thinking Policy Frameworks. Your work will guide growth, elevate liveability, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

If you’re selected for the Talent Pool, we’ll be in touch to take you to the next stage. If you’re looking for a career that offers purpose, challenge, and growth—we want to hear from you!

Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.30pm

Interviews will be held:

Senior Coordinators/Managers – 4th December 2025

Senior Planners – 27^th November 2025

Planners – 26^th November 2025

If you have experienced any technical difficulty with your application prior to closing date, please email HMailbox@ryde.nsw.gov.au for assistance.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety