Team Leader Urban Design
Job No:
NSYD566
Location:
North Sydney
- Lead a dynamic team of Urban Designers in shaping the future of North Sydney.
- Drive innovative urban planning projects that prioritise design excellence and sustainability.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure community engagement and support.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive Local Government environment.
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.
The role
As the Team Leader for Urban Design, you will assist the Manager of Strategic Planning in managing a talented team of professionals. Your expertise will guide the development and implementation of strategic urban planning policies and design projects that prioritise environmental sustainability and community needs. You will also engage with the community throughout all stages of project development, ensuring transparency and open communication.
In this role, you will:
- Develop comprehensive urban design policies and guidelines that align with best practices.
- Lead project delivery, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget constraints.
- Provide expert urban design advice on key planning proposals, development applications and public domain projects.
- Manage and mentor your team, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment.
The person
We are looking for a passionate and experienced urban design professional who is ready to leverage their skills to create a lasting impact on the urban environment of North Sydney.
The successful candidate will bring strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, a proactive and positive approach to delivering key projects, and highly developed interpersonal and communication abilities, along with the ability to effectively lead a successful team.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
Salary from: $135,976 to $162,361 per annum + 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance
35 hours per week with access to flexi time
Be part of a team that values your expertise and is committed to making a difference in the community.
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide a brief summary of how your skills and experience meet the key requirements of the role.
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Applications close: 08 May 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
