Planner - City Planning
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: $92,765.00 with performance progression up to $107,380.00 + 12% Superannuation.
- 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 Planner to contribute to, and assist with, the delivery of the significant growth happening in Penrith. As a Planner, you will provide support to senior planning staff across land-use, statutory and policy planning projects by undertaking research, preparing reports and plans.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, the Planner supports transparent, evidence-based planning processes and contributes to the delivery of infrastructure, jobs, and housing that align with Council’s long-term vision.
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 enthusiastic and motivate team player to join our team as a Planner on a permanent full-time basis (35 hours per week). As a Planner in the team, we are looking for someone who has the following:
- Completed or nearly completed tertiary qualifications in Planning or a related field
- An understanding of the NSW statutory planning framework and other relevant legislation
- Team participation and project coordination skills
- Sound negotiation, communication and customer liaison skills
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and to complete projects within designated timeframes
- Experience working in a local government environment in planning or related field
- Relevant work experience in planning policy formulation
- Current Class Driver’s Licence
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 Wendy Connell on 4732 7908
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 everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
