North Sydney Council

Expressions of Interest: Council Representatives – Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP)

Job No: NSYD510
Location: North Sydney

North Sydney Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced professionals to serve as Council representatives on the Sydney North Planning Panel (SNPP). The position is open to residents living in the North Sydney Local Government Area .

The SNPP is responsible for determining regionally significant development applications, certain other DAs, and modification applications under Sections 4.55(2) and 4.56. The Panel may also act as the Planning Proposal Authority (PPA) when directed, undertake rezoning reviews, provide advice on planning and development matters, and determine site compatibility certificates under the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

Council representatives must have sound knowledge of the North Sydney area and relevant planning issues. Candidates must also be able to act independently and possess demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields:

  • Planning
  • Architecture
  • Heritage
  • Environment
  • Urban design
  • Land economics
  • Traffic and transport
  • Law
  • Engineering

The Panel comprises individuals who are highly regarded in their fields and who have demonstrated experience in areas such as architecture, urban design, sustainability, and planning. Council is seeking representatives with comparable expertise and insight to join the Panel.

Appointments are for a term of up to three years. Panel members will be remunerated at $750 per meeting (inclusive of GST).

 

Submissions: Submit an Expression of Interest outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, and areas of expertise via the application process below.

Closing date: 22 August 2025, 5pm 

Contact person: For more information, please contact Stephen Beattie – Manager Development Services on 9936 8100 or visit Council’s website. 

Please note: Property developers, real estate agents and North Sydney Council staff are not eligible to be members of a panel. 

Additional information regarding the Panels activities may be found on the NSW planning portal Sydney District and Regional Planning Panels | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment

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