Note: This position is available to internal applicants only. Executive Planner - Urban Strategy - Temporary upto 6 months At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose. Life with us is the best of both worlds. https://youtu.be/tlJFbUk4yG4 What we offer you Salary: Commencing Salary of $116,235 12% Superannuation Super, Vehicle, loadings etc. Flexible Working Arrangements available The best of both worlds – click here to learn more Ever wanted to play a direct part in shaping Penrith’s future? This is your chance! The City Strategy Department is offering an opportunity to join the Planning & Design team as a temporary Executive Planner – Urban Strategy for period of up to 6 months. About the role The City Strategy Department leads some of Council’s most exciting, city-shaping work — projects that genuinely influence how the City grows, connects and evolves. The Design & Planning Team is a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team spanning planning, urban design, transport, policy and strategy. The team brings diverse perspectives, works closely together, and supports one another to deliver strong outcomes. What you’ll be doing In this role, you’ll help develop strategies, place-based plans and policy that guide the future of the LGA. You’ll be working across disciplines including planning, urban design, economics and infrastructure, and with government and industry to deliver integrated outcomes that matter. Think: Shaping strategies and place-based plans from the ground up Working with multidisciplinary teams and expert consultants Engaging with stakeholders and the community to bring ideas to life Influencing conversations about our City’s future What you’ll be working on Right now the team is deep in some of Council’s most exciting work, including: Preparing a draft Structure Plan and Place Plan for the Kingswood–Werrington corridor (with potential to progress to Master Planning) Strategic work supporting the development of the Draft Our River Plan Championing key advocacy priorities and a range of broader city-shaping initiatives Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role. What are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who: Brings strong strategic or statutory planning experience Enjoys big-picture thinking but can also deliver outcomes Tackles complex challenges with a solutions-focused mindset Thrives working across teams and disciplines Is keen to grow their experience in strategic, city-shaping planning What’s in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to: Build your experience in high-impact strategic planning Work on projects that will shape Penrith for decades Work alongside a talented, supportive and genuinely great team Expand your network across Council and with external partners Challenge yourself and step into something new 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 Fiona McDermott - City Strategy Lead. 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.