Strategic Planner

Job Summary Through your work, you’ll have a behind‑the‑scenes pass to Newcastle's evolution as you shape our future as a liveable, inclusive city. In line with our 2040 Community Strategic Plan, City of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Strategic Planner to join our Strategic Planning Team within the Planning and Development Service Unit. Employment Details Full‑time Permanent position. 35‑hour week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements and optional 9‑day fortnight. Annual leave: 4 weeks; personal leave: 3 weeks plus 2 additional paid public holidays. 17.5% annual leave loading, paid parental leave for primary carers. Industry leading employment conditions. Corporate fitness program from as little as $14.19, access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options, reward and recognition vouchers. Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities. Leading the CN Way leadership program. Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives. Health & wellbeing programmes including an onsite physiotherapist, psychology, yoga and mental health ambassador groups. Role Overview As part of the Strategic Planning Team, you will use your expertise to prepare specialist strategic land use and development policy advice, support the development and management of land use planning strategies, and contribute to key council strategic policy documents. You will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and support for strategies across City of Newcastle and the broader community. Help shape holistic, city‑wide and place‑specific land use policy and planning outcomes that align with the Community Strategic Plan and support Newcastle’s future growth. Key Responsibilities Prepare specialist strategic land use and development policy advice. Support the development and management of land use planning strategies. Contribute to key council strategic policy documents. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build understanding and support for strategies across City of Newcastle and the broader community. Shape holistic, city‑wide and place‑specific land use policy and planning outcomes that align with the Community Strategic Plan. Life at City of Newcastle You’ll get to experience your work up close alongside the brilliant minds of your colleagues who care for one another and the region. You’ll chip away at ambitious plans with a talented, passionate crew alongside you, shaping the very fabric of our community. Every single day offers the chance to think big and act local. Planning and prioritising to achieve the most important outcomes with the community. You’ll add value in the moments that matter. From librarians to lifeguards, in a range of iconic places, we achieve a better Newcastle together. Whether we’re planning to host major events, providing essential services or supporting creative artists, it’s what we do when the cameras aren’t rolling that matters most. And we’ll be there for you in important times in your life. We embrace flexible work arrangements to find a balance that allows us to enjoy the city we shape. Our focus on inclusion and respecting culture, will help you feel a deeper connection with others. You'll connect with internal communities that will help you to feel a sense of belonging and reflect the diversity of the growing region. You’ll do meaningful work and do it sustainably as you take ideas from plan to play, in your own backyard. With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture and plays their part as we head towards our 2040 vision. With natural assets and a focus on the environment, co‑create a sustainable region with us. Why join CN? At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what’s important and provide the benefits to enable a work‑life balance that allow us to enjoy the city we shape. To read more, visit here. 35‑hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model as well as an optional 9‑day fortnight. 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays. 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment. Paid parental leave for primary carers. Industry leading employment conditions. Corporate Fitness program from as little as $14.19. Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers. Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities. Leading the CN Way leadership program. Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives. Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups. Inclusion & Diversity We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply. Application Details Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026 Remuneration: $111,979.96 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 35‑hour week Contact: Shane Cahill – Strategic & Place Planning Manager – 02 4974 2892 If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for a confidential discussion. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. CN do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr