CareerPlan

Senior Town Planner

Ryde, New South WalesFull-time$113k–$147k2026-10-17 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Provide expert advice on development proposals and manage the review of local and State Significant Development applications for the City of Ryde.

Role type

Senior Town Planner (Development Advisory)

Builds

Council planning decisions, development approvals, and community engagement outcomes

Domain

Urban planning and development assessment

Required skills

Town planning qualifications, complex development application assessment, State Significant Development experience, NSW planning legislation interpretation, environmental planning and assessment act knowledge, Land & Environment Court Appeals process knowledge, presentation delivery

Preferred skills

Experience with Urban Design Review Panel processes, pre-lodgement consultation coordination

Technologies

NSW Planning Portal

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on development proposals and enquiries for small- and large-scale projects; Lead the review and preparation of Council submissions on major development proposals; Oversee development application and subdivision lodgements; Coordinate pre-lodgement meetings and Urban Design Review Panel processes; Prepare and deliver presentations to Council and community groups

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC