Strategic Recreation Planner

• Salary $109,513.56 to $127,034.96 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Recreation Planner to join our Urban and Heritage Planning Team.

This is a great opportunity to shape the future of open space, leisure, and recreation across one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally significant local government areas.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Progressively review Plans of Management for community land in consultation with Crown Lands
• Deliver key actions from the Ku-ring-gai Recreation Needs Study
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and community stakeholders to deliver strategic plans, policies and recreation infrastructure
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to enhance local sport, leisure and open space facilities
• Provide briefings and reports to senior executives and elected representatives
• Support delivery of the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) through targeted recreation strategies and initiatives

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Recreation Planning or a related field
• A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
• 10+ years relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. NSW Local Government Act, Crown Lands Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act)
• Demonstrated experience preparing recreation studies, strategies, and Plans of Management
• Knowledge of contemporary recreation trends and frameworks for open space planning
• Exceptional written communication, including report writing and policy development
• Effective in community consultation, conflict resolution, and negotiation
• Proven track record of securing external grants and funding

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Bill Royal on 9424 0946

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 23 October 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer