Unit Coordinator - Strategic Planning And Urban Design

Tweed Shire Council

  • Murwillumbah, NSW
  • $133,822 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping sustainable and vibrant communities?Tweed Shire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Unit Coordinator to lead our Strategic Planning and Urban Design team. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving integrated land use strategies and urban design initiatives that reflect community values and future needs.About the role:
  • Lead and coordinate the Strategic Planning and Urban Design team in the review and development of policies and plans to ensure that there is an up-to-date, effective and efficient framework for strategic planning across Tweed Shire Council.
  • To provide expert advice across the areas of strategic planning, urban design and heritage.
  • Lead, develop and motivate a small team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practice management
  • Assist the Director of Planning and Regulation in achieving operational and strategic outcomes aligned with Council's Community Strategic Plan.
  • Represent the Strategic Planning and Urban Design team within the organisation contributing to broader Council strategic direction and operational planning.
  • Manage operational budgets, maintain financial accountability and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
What's on offer:
  • a base salary ranging from $133,822 per annum with performance-based increments up to $148,699 per annum, plus 12% super
  • 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
  • Option of a full- leaseback vehicle
  • training and development opportunities
  • flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
  • generous employment conditions.
We are seeking:
  • Degree qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline
  • Eligibility for Corporate Membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
  • Demonstrated high-level competence in strategic land use planning, project management, urban design or place making and team leadership
  • Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and presentations.
About us:
  • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast
  • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm
  • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options
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. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.Where it's located:This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.Position closes:Monday 9 September 2025 at 9AM sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.Recruitment timeframe:
  • Status updates provided to all applicants by: Wednesday 10 September 2025
  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates: Week commencing Monday, 15 September 2025.
SK97188AOFFICE USE ONLY Unit Strategic Planning & Urban Design
Job Grade 9
Industry Strategic Planning & Urban Design
Employment Type Full-time

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