Senior Planner - Standards and Policy - City of Sydney

Sydney, NSW
$149,833-167,903 per year
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

City Planning/Planning Assessments/City Planning, Development & TransportFull Time/Permanent$149,833 - $167,903 per annum plus superannuationCaring for our city, creating a future for allOur people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.About the roleThe City of Sydney is committed to excellence in all our planning/development decisions and the design of the buildings and facilities we provide to our ratepayers and the wider community.It’s not just about the way the city looks – we strive to make sure projects are sensitive to the surrounding environment, socially equitable and sustainable.To meet this opportunity, our Planning Assessments team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated standards and policy specialist to ensure the capability of planning assessment staff is developed in response to changes to the planning related framework.We're looking for someone with:

degree level in Planning, Engineering or Architecture or related discipline
experience in the assessment and resolution of complex planning, sustainability issues associated with development applications, preferably in local government
ability to review and understand planning legislation, and develop appropriate assessment responses.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 8 September 2025.For more information, contact Bill MacKay, Manager Planning Assessments on 02 9265 9494.What we can offer youYou’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.Flexible working

3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter

How to applyWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.Select ‘apply now’ to submit your resume and selection criteria.

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