Senior Strategic Planner - Affordable Housing
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 128,610 – AUD 128,610 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have legal authorization to live and work in Australia. The position encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, carers, and veterans.
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Job description
Role Overview
Join the City of Newcastle as a Senior Strategic Planner focusing on affordable housing. This permanent full-time position involves working a 35-hour week with flexible arrangements, where you'll contribute to shaping Newcastle's future into a more liveable and inclusive community.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Strategic Planner specializing in affordable housing, you will develop and implement urban planning strategies, policies, and reports related to affordable housing and infrastructure contributions. You will manage complex projects from inception through execution, coordinate resources, engage consultants, and lead community and stakeholder consultation efforts. Additionally, providing expert advice, mentoring colleagues, and promoting high-quality planning outcomes across the organization will be part of your duties.
Work Environment and Culture
At the City of Newcastle, teamwork, creativity, and a collective passion for community development are fundamental. Employees enjoy collaboration with skilled professionals who prioritize community well-being, fostering an inclusive workplace welcoming diversity of cultures and backgrounds. Flexible work options support life balance, and the organization promotes innovation and sustainable planning aligned with its 2040 vision.
Employee Benefits
- 35-hour weekly schedule with flexible/hybrid working options
- Four weeks annual leave plus 3 weeks personal leave and 2 additional paid public holidays
- 17.5% annual leave loading payment
- Paid primary carer parental leave
- Competitive employment conditions
- Corporate Fitness program entry from $18 per fortnight
- Access to exclusive employee benefits such as Novated Lease schemes and reward vouchers
- Annual performance development reviews with continuing training and leadership programs
- Participation in Inclusion, Diversity & Equity networks and initiatives
- Health and Wellbeing programs including onsite physiotherapy, psychology support, yoga, and mental health ambassadors
Inclusion and Accessibility
The City of Newcastle is committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive workplace that values varied experiences and perspectives. Applications are encouraged from people across diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with diverse gender identities, cultures, disabilities, carers, and veterans. Adjustments for accessibility needs during recruitment are available upon request.
Additional Information
- Salary: $128,610.10 per annum plus 17.5% leave loading and 12% superannuation for a 35-hour week
- Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Australia
- Recruitment agencies are not required at this stage
- Application deadline: Sunday 20 September 2026
- Contact persons: Shane Cahill (Strategic & Place Planning Manager) and Amy Ryan (Executive Manager Planning & Development)