Senior Planner
At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
What we offer you
• Commencing Salary: $107,058 with performance progression up to $123,924 + 12% Superannuation.
• Access to a leaseback vehicle or motor vehicle allowance is available with this position, however it is not a condition of employment.
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-time
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Usually 2-3 days per week in our Penrith Office (in accordance with Council’s Finding Balance policy)
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more
Here’s what you’ll be up to…
City Planning has an extensive and exciting work program and we are after a Senior Planner to contribute to, and assist with, the delivery of the significant growth happening in Penrith. As a Senior Planner, you will contribute your planning expertise to the City Planning team, with a focus on planning proposals, development contributions, planning agreements, and strategic planning projects.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, the Senior Planner helps ensure transparent, evidence-based planning processes and supports the delivery of infrastructure, jobs and housing that align with Council’s long-term vision. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player with relevant planning qualifications to join us on a permanent full-time basis.
Who we are (And why you’ll love us)
At Penrith City Council, we’re shaping one of NSW’s fastest-growing regions while staying connected to the people and places that make our City unique. Our work is grounded in purpose - creating a thriving, sustainable and well-designed future for our community.
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, trust and flexibility, where your expertise is recognised and your ideas can make a real impact. We offer genuine opportunities to grow your career, balance work and life, and contribute to projects that matter. With the Aerotropolis on the horizon and major city-shaping initiatives underway, it’s an exciting time to be part of Penrith’s transformation.
At Council, you don’t have to choose between challenge and balance, or impact and support - here, you truly get the best of both worlds.
Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.
What are we looking for?
An experienced planner with strategic or statutory experience, well versed in understanding development drivers, with a view to delivery and implementation.
As a Senior Planner in the team, we are looking for someone who has the following skills:
• Tertiary qualifications in urban/town planning or related discipline and/or extensive job-related experience
• Strong policy and statutory planning capability, including experience preparing LEPs, DCPs and Contributions Plans, ideally with experience in greenfield development
• Excellent project management and analytical skills, with an ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and drive outcomes
• Highly developed communication and engagement abilities, including stakeholder negotiation, community engagement and report writing
• Professional leadership and collaboration, contributing positively to team environments, representing Council and working in line with governance, WHS and corporate policies.
The must-know bits
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.
Ready to make work feel less like… work?
If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.
For more information, contact Natalie Stanowski on 4732 7403
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyonefeels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
