Manager, Planning and Urban Design | Greater Sydney Parklands

• Permanent Full-Time Role (35 hours per week)
• Location: Parramatta CBD and Centennial Park
• Salary commensurate with experience, starting from $125,693 + super

Are you a planner who is passionate about vibrant and sustainable parklands? This role could be for you!

Planned Resources is proud to partner with Greater Sydney Parklands in recruiting the Manager, Planning and Urban Design to help shape Sydney’s iconic urban parklands.

In this unique role, you will lead the charge in creating strategic plans and delivering innovative urban design solutions for Greater Sydney Parklands. From preparing impactful Plans of Management, to advising on complex planning matters, this role offers the chance to influence and make a positive impact on Sydney’s most cherished green spaces.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead across strategic planning and statutory planning matters
• Develop and renew Plans of Management for GSP parks
• Provide evidence-based advice by interpreting planning legislation, environmental planning instruments and policy

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related discipline
• Strong background and experience in strategic planning and/or open space planning, particularly in a public sector environment
• Background or experience in urban design and graphic skills (Adobe Creative Suite) is highly regarded
• Current Australian driver’s license and ability to attend work at site within GSP portfolio

This role operates within a dynamic and complex environment where strong creativity, collaboration, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities are critical to achieving success.

To Apply

If you’re excited about making a lasting impact on Sydney’s parklands and open spaces, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter by Sunday, 16th March 2025.

For a full copy of the Position Description and further inquiries, please contact:

• Cindy Tran: [email protected] | 0406 849 717
• Leo Liemesak: [email protected] | 0450 911 172

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process.