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Join to apply for the Senior Urban Designer role at Careers at Council2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Urban Designer role at Careers at CouncilGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.$103,546.45 - $121,405.84 + potential to earn a Market Rate Allowance of up to $10,293.66 p.a.Fully maintained private use motor vehicle (or vehicle allowance)35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDODouble Bay, New South WalesFull-timeDescription$103,546.45 - $121,405.84 + potential to earn a Market Rate Allowance of up to $10,293.66 p.a.Fully maintained private use motor vehicle (or vehicle allowance)35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDOAbout The RoleWoollahra Council has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Senior Urban Designer to join the team on a permanent full time basis.You will join a collaborative team of multi-skilled professionals with town planning, heritage conservation and urban design skills. This team forms the Strategic Planning Department within the Planning and Place Division.In this role you will undertake and inform urban design and strategic planning projects as programmed through Councils Delivery Program and Operational Plan. You will provide senior advice and direction on complex urban design and strategic planning matters to the Council, Council Officers and external customers.An important aspect of the role with include presenting projects to Councillors, working parties and community groups which can require after-hours work.About YouWe are looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual who demonstrates previous experience with NSW planning legislation and is committed to delivering a high quality service to a wide range of stakeholders.You Will Be a High Achiever WithA tertiary qualification/s in either Urban Design or Town Planning or related field.A through working knowledge of, and experience with, NSW planning legislation.Extensive skills and experience in critically reviewing urban design and built form outcomes.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Skills and experience in the formulation and implementation of, and participation in, community consultation programs, including presentations to public forums.Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.A proficiency in research and problem solving, providing clear concise recommendations for action within tight timeframes.The ability to provide creative input into the team operations.Highly developed skills in project development and project management.Time-management skills, with a particular ability to balance priorities.Skills and experience in 3D modelling software.Well-developed skills in the use of PC office software such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint.Excellent graphic and presentation skills.Current class C drivers licence.Please click here to view the full list of essential and desirable criteria.How To ApplyApply on line by clicking the link below.You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.You will be able to upload 2 documents only.For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to further information about the role, please contact Anne White, Manager Strategic Planning and Place on 02 9391 7086 during business hours.Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm Sunday 10 August 2025Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.Apply for this roleVisit siteShareSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Careers at Council by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Senior Urban Designer roles.Greater Sydney Area A$120,000.00-A$200,000.00 2 days agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoAssociate Town Planner and Senior Urban PlannerSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoExecutive Manager - City Plan and InfrastructureBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoAssociate Principal | Planning & Design Market Lead - NSWSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoGateway Town Planner - Permanent, full-timeBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoDee Why, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSutherland, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$50.00-A$55.00 3 weeks agoGateway Town Planner - Term-contract, part-timeBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoGateway Town Planner - Permanent, full-timeBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoGordon, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoGateway Town Planner - Term-contract, part-timeBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia A$60.00-A$65.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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