Public Domain Planner

Job No: SSC1737
Location: Sutherland Shire

Help Shape Vibrant Public Spaces 

  • Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to sustainable urban development.
  • Lead innovative public domain projects that enhance community amenity and resilience.
  • Engage with diverse stakeholders to ensure high-quality design outcomes.
  • Bring your strategic expertise to shape the future of the Sutherland Shire.

About Us

Sutherland Shire Council is committed to fostering a vibrant community and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Our Urban Futures team plays a crucial role in shaping the growth and movement within the Shire, ensuring that our urban environment is sustainable, accessible, and conducive to thriving communities.

Our team is composed of professionals who are passionate about place-making, sustainability, and innovative urban design. We strive to deliver projects that not only meet legislative requirements but also exceed the expectations of our community.

About The Role

As a Public Domain Planner, you will provide strategic leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of the public domain. Your role will involve ensuring sustainable and resilient outcomes across urban design, transport, and environmental initiatives while supporting Council’s objectives. You will collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team to drive initiatives that enhance the public realm.

This position will involve leading the development and implementation of public domain strategies, providing input into various planning instruments, and engaging with stakeholders to deliver high-quality design outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a qualified professional with a strong background in urban planning and design. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • A degree or relevant qualifications in Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.
  • A current Driver’s Licence.
  • Experience in strategic public domain initiatives within local government or complex planning contexts.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to prepare detailed reports and policy recommendations.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the EP&A Act 1979 and Local Government Act.

Your strategic and analytical skills will be crucial in leading and mentoring teams to achieve best-practise outcomes in public domain projects. A postgraduate qualification and experience in computer-aided drafting and design would be highly regarded.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 12 April 2026
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
  • Package: $88,129-$113,923 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
  • Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system. 
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Sarah Glennan sglennan@ssc.nsw.gov.au Place and Sustainability Manager for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady awady@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.

At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.