About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is a dynamic and vibrant local government area in Sydney, home to a population of around 188,000 people. It stretches from the scenic Parramatta River at Birchgrove in the northeast to the Cooks River at Dulwich Hill in the southwest. As one of Sydney’s largest metropolitan councils, the Inner West is a hub of creativity, culture, and diversity, offering a unique blend of urban energy and community living.

With an operational budget of around $300 million and a dedicated team of approximately 1,800 employees, Inner West Council delivers 39 essential services to its residents, ensuring the area remains one of the most liveable and exciting parts of the city. Council has a strong focus on providing an excellent customer experience right across its service areas. The community is at the heart of everything it does.

About the role

City Architect – Shape the Future of the Inner West

Inner West Council is seeking a visionary and highly skilled City Architect to lead the transformation of our public and private spaces into places where people truly want to be. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to influence the architectural and urban character of one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse communities. As City Architect, you will provide world-class advice and creative solutions across architecture, heritage, landscaping, sustainability and innovation. 

What You’ll Do

• Champion innovation and artistic expression in the built environment across the Inner West.
• Collaborate with Council teams to deliver high-quality, people-centred spaces and buildings.
• Provide expert guidance on architectural excellence, heritage conservation, and sustainable design.
• Work closely with planning, property, and project teams to shape civic buildings, parks, streetscapes and more.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

An annual Total Remuneration Package (TRP) range in recognition of:

• Market relativity
• Additional hours worked required to meet position requirements and performance expectations
• Access to IWC motor vehicle lease back scheme for private use

The TRP includes the following components:

• Base salary and superannuation (SCG) contribution (currently 12%), and may include:
• market premium
• cost of non-cash benefits
• cost of fringe benefits tax (FBT)

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Urban Design, Heritage Conservation or equivalent related disciplines and significant relevant experience working with varied stakeholders to improve urban design outcomes.
2. Membership/accreditation with the Australian Institute of Architects or similar professional body or meets the relevant criteria for membership and prepared to join.
3. Extensive experience and knowledge in heritage and urban design and heritage related matters in the development assessment and local government arenas.
4. Experience in reviewing and commenting on the scope and design from a range of stakeholders to resolve high priority and often sensitive or complex matters
5. Experience in leading strategic planning and design functions

Enquiries

Simone Plummer, Director Planning on 9392 5568

Closing Date

Sunday 7 September 2025, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. 

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments