Position Type
Permanent full time
Salary
A competitive total remuneration package to be negotiated. Appointed salary will be based on skills, qualifications and experience, with availability of flexible working arrangements.
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.
Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
As Senior Project Planner within the Infrastructure Planning Branch, you will lead the development of discretionary and strategic infrastructure initiatives that shape the future of Hornsby Shire. You’ll drive the planning, feasibility, and business case development of key projects across transport, open space, stormwater, and community facilities - translating strategic objectives into well-defined projects ready for delivery.
Working across Council’s technical, planning and delivery functions, you’ll provide expert coordination to ensure major initiatives such as Hornsby Town Centre revitalisation, Hornsby Park, and Westleigh Park progress through the right stages of analysis, funding, and approvals. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys complex, multi-stakeholder environments and takes pride in transforming long-term plans into tangible community outcomes.
Position requirements
Essential Qualifications & Licences
• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Project Planning/Management, or a related discipline
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Current General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
Essential Experience & Skills
• Extensive experience in the planning, feasibility, and governance of major infrastructure projects or capital programs.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs and prepare robust business cases and funding submissions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to negotiate across internal and external agencies.
• High-level analytical, written and presentation skills, including report preparation for executive, Council and funding audiences.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks and project management processes for complex or high-value initiatives.
Desirable
• Experience in local government or broader public sector infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated ability to secure grant funding or investment partnerships.
Probity Requirements
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of qualifications, right to work in Australia, and hold a valid driver’s licence and White Card. Pre-employment checks will be
undertaken in accordance with Council policy.
About you
You are a confident and adaptable project planner who enjoys shaping large-scale discretionary infrastructure programs that make a lasting impact. You can think strategically, communicate clearly, and bring structure to complexity. You thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and are motivated by seeing projects progress from idea to implementation.
You value autonomy and flexibility and are seeking a role where your expertise, initiative and professional judgment are trusted and respected.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils), Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks) and Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
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Applications close 4 November 2025 at 11.30pm