Burwood Council

Executive Urban Designer

• Permanent full-time position
  available!
• Salary from $102,312.30 - $122,473.14
  + 11.5% Super
• Access to flexitime and flexible working
  arrangements available
• Generous leaseback vehicle option + onsite parking

About us:

We are the City of Transformation,
where we work as one team and value excellence, curiosity, and courage.

The Burwood Council area is a hub of
Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State
Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and
retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.

Our progressive community enjoys well
designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with
impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and café scene,

At Burwood our people are our most important
asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic
Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to
join us

Your Position: 

You will be the urban design subject
matter expert in Council's City Strategy Directorate, with demonstrated
understanding and application of strategic and statutory planning, design and development processes.
Your success in this role will be driven by your experiences and passion for
delivering design excellence in the built environment.

Your
responsibilities will include but not be limited to: -

• Providing urban design advice in
  relation to planning proposals, proposed developments and development
  applications, as required to the Director City Strategy, Manager City Planning
  and Manager City Development;
• Leading the preparation and
  implementation of planning proposals, development controls, urban design
  frameworks and guidelines;
• Managing Council's Design Review
  Panel as coordinator and secretariat for all design assessment across strategic
  and statutory planning functions;
• Contributing and leading when
  required, to the drafting, review, update, assessment, and preparation of
  planning documents including Council's Local Environmental Plan, Development
  Control Plan, public domain plans, open space
  to ensure quality urban design outcomes;
• Undertaking research and analysis to
  inform, develop, update, and/or review land use planning and urban design
  documents, including vision statements, planning strategies, plans, controls,
  standards and policies;
• Completing strategic reviews of
  rezoning proposals and associated infrastructure to provide sound advice and
  achieve sustainable strategic objectives within timeframes and budget;
• Providing excellent customer service
  to all stakeholders;
• Supporting day-to-day operations as
  required.

To
be successful in this role you will have: -

• Tertiary qualification in Urban
  Design, Urban Planning, Architecture or related discipline and experience
  working as an urban designer
• Demonstrated experience in strategic urban
  planning, urban design reviews and assessment, and implementation of urban
  design frameworks and planning strategies into plans and policies
• Ability to communicate effectively
  and sensitively, whilst developing working relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral
  communication skills
• Ability to represent Council in
  public forums in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Good research, analytical, time &
  project management skills
• Availability to work out of hours and
  on weekends as required

Key Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccination for all
  employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a National
  Police History Check
• Willingness to complete a
  pre-employment health assessment
• Current NSW C Class Drivers License
• NSW General Construction Induction Card
  (White Card)

Culture & Benefits:

• Access to flexible working
  arrangements
• Access to Flexi time
• Health & Well-being initiatives
  (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
  (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this
role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Sumathi
Navaratnam, Manager City Planning on 02 9911 9913.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the 4 online questions.

Closing date: 

Tuesday, 11 February 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate
diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where
every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute
their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also
proud to be a child safe organisation.