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• Plan for Greater Sydney’s iconic urban parklands
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta CBD and Centennial Park office location
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

The role
Be part of shaping the future of Sydney’s most iconic urban parklands! As Manager Planning and Urban Design, you’ll lead the charge in creating strategic plans and delivering innovative urban design solutions for Greater Sydney Parklands. From preparing impactful Plans of Management to advising on complex planning matters, this role offers the chance to influence some of the city’s most cherished green spaces.

In a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, you’ll tackle diverse challenges, balancing competing priorities and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, contributing to projects that matter and ensuring the parklands thrive for generations to come.


What you will bring to the role
You are a dynamic professional with a strong background in strategic planning, particularly in relation to open space. You possess excellent project management skills, enabling you to lead the development and renewal of Plans of Management for Greater Sydney Parklands. Your ability to interpret legislation and environmental planning instruments is a key asset as you provide evidence-based advice to guide our vision for Greater Sydney's open space and parklands. Your strong stakeholder engagement and management expertise will help maintain positive relationships with the community, interest groups, stakeholders, and colleagues to drive strategic planning and urban design projects to success.

Your experience in procuring and managing consultants, working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary design-led team, and your understanding of the workings of government make you an ideal candidate for this role. A background or experience in urban design is highly regarded as is graphic skills, including proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite.

Your ability to blend technical expertise with creativity, collaboration, and project leadership will set you apart in delivering innovative outcomes for Sydney’s iconic parklands.


What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related discipline and/or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Current Australian driver’s license and ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the GSP portfolio
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Planning and Urban Design


About Us
Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.


To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 23rd March 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact

• Cindy Tran via cindy.tran@plannedresources.com.au or on 0406 849 717 or
• Leo Liemesak via leo.liemesak@plannedresources.com.au or on 0450 911 172 .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.