Division: Planning & Place
Business Unit: Strategic & Place Planning
Title: Planner, Temporary - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: $92604.95 to $107622.32 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)
Who we are:
Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.
Working with us:
Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -
- Rostered days off scheme
- Flexible hours
- Work from home opportunities
Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Assist in the development and implementation of robust policy frameworks to achieve high quality development and strategic planning outcomes and ensure effective future management of the built and natural environments.
2) Prepare and assess planning proposals, interpret and administer statutory provisions, standards, policies and procedures to ensure effective and sustainable management of the built and natural environments.
3) Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other council departments, community groups, and the public. Respond to enquiries, resolve conflicts, and promote positive engagement to enhance community consultation and satisfaction.
About you:
We’re looking for a driven and proactive strategic planner to join our team for a period of 12 months. You’ll bring positivity and diligence to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.
Additional Information:
- Position Description
- Applications close on: 01 May 2026
- Expected Interview Date: 14 May 2026
- Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Anne-Maree Newbery on (02) 8495 6280
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.
If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.
