Senior Strategic Planner

We are currently recruiting for a  Senior Strategic Planner  to join our client, A NSW Government agency based in Parramatta. This is an initial contract until 30/06/2026 with a pay rate of $75.54 - $83.24ph + super for 40 hours per week. WFH is available for 50% of the time with Tuesday and Thursday’s in the Parramatta Office.
 
About the Role

Reporting to a Team Leader and working within a team of planners, you will provide expert planning advice and contribute to strategic planning initiatives, rezoning, and precinct planning. The role involves occasional travel (approximately quarterly) and offers a dynamic environment focused on residential development.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide accurate and timely technical planning advice to stakeholders, providers, contractors, and consultants.
• Conduct planning and study reviews, assess third-party submissions, and manage external consultants and contractors.
• Document planning and legislative issues, project status, and perform risk management analyses.
• Advise on planning risks, environmental impacts, and compliance to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships to support project delivery in line with government planning policies.
• Contribute to precinct planning by integrating land use, transport, and infrastructure strategies.
• Use GIS for spatial planning, site analysis, and data interpretation.
• Prepare and assess planning proposals in accordance with strategic frameworks and legislative requirements.

Key Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in strategic planning, ideally in residential development.
• Experience in precinct planning, rezoning, and planning proposals (local council or consultancy background preferred).
• GIS experience is highly desirable.
• Background in architecture or urban design would be advantageous.
• Assessment experience is beneficial.
• Ability to start ASAP preferred, but 4-week notice periods will be considered.

 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious government agency with a significant pipeline of projects so if you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume by clicking on the 'APPLY' button below or call Gary Ward on 02 9269 8809 for a confidential discussion.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion