Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Executive Healthy Places Planner

Here at CBCity 
The City of Canterbury-Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role
The Executive Healthy Places Planner role was created in response to Canterbury-Bankstown’s rapid urbanisation, demographic changes, and evolving lifestyles.

With a growing population, the role focuses on integrating health-centred urban planning, design and placemaking to ensure residents and visitors remain healthy and protected.

In this role you will lead efforts to embed health principles into CBCity’s development and oversee the Healthy Places partnership between Council, South West Sydney Local Health District [SWSLHD] and Sydney Local Health District [SLHD] – working together to shape a healthier, more resilient future for the community.

This opportunity will be offered on a temporary part-time basis (28 hours per week) for 12 months.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Develop an evidence-based healthy places and built environment framework.
• Contribute to planning design controls to ensure they promote healthy placemaking and walkability.
• Provide health-focused reviews of State Significant applications, development applications, and planning proposals.
• Assess Place Plans and Master Plans for adherence to healthy placemaking principles and recommend improvements.
• Mentor cross-sector partners and staff on healthy urban planning and track partnership outcomes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and health policy development across Council, especially in transport planning.
• Contribute to the development of Health Precincts around Bankstown and Canterbury Hospitals.

* For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in urban planning, design, architecture, or a related field, with substantial experience in strategic planning for local or state government.
• A deep understanding of how urban planning and design can prevent chronic diseases and enhance public health.
• Demonstrated capability to oversee multiple projects, negotiate agreements, and shape senior-level policy.
• Flexibility to collaborate with Canterbury-Bankstown, SWSLHD and the Sydney LHD, and travel to key stakeholders as needed.
• The ability to work autonomously, set strategic direction, and deliver results.
• Expertise in managing competing priorities, tracking progress, and assessing outcomes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $111,988 (Grade I, Step 1) pro rata + 11.5% super. This opportunity will be offered on a temporary part-time basis (28 hours per week) for 12 months. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Temporary part-time position.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A unique opportunity to work in collaboration with three agencies

For more information, please contact Mauricio Tapia (Coordinator Strategic Planning) at mauricio.tapia@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday, 13 November 2024. 

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.
   
Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.