Manager Urban Planning (Up To 12 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Join the Sydney Metro team that is tasked with early development of Metro projects. you will have a unique chance to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and champion strategic land use, placemaking and urban planning outcomes during development of business cases.

There are two roles available - Manager, Urban Planning and Manager, Strategic Land Use Planning. These are fixed-term opportunities up until 31 / 03 / 2026.

As Manager, Urban Planning you will be managing and coordinating key urban planning inputs to the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport extensions business cases,, shaping thriving precincts where community members can gather, connect, shop, work and play. You will be providing specialist advice on urban planning for Sydney Metro, ensuring corridor, station and precinct planning is integrated and consistent with the overall project objectives. You will also support the development of land use analysis led by others within the team.

As Manager, Strategic Land Use Planning you will be managing and coordinating strategic land use assessment inputs to the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport extensions business cases, providing specialist advice on strategic land use constraints and opportunities, manage and oversee inputs from the external Land Use Services consultant and coordinate with other government agencies on project land use outcomes. You will also support the development of urban planning inputs led by others within the team.

Both roles will participate in consultation with key stakeholders, working with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and others, to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to urban and strategic land use planning activities to meet Sydney's future needs.

• About you

You are tertiary qualified in urban planning or an equivalent relevant discipline.

You have extensive experience in urban or strategic land use planning, ideally with experience in major infrastructure or urban development projects, and a keen interest in delivering city shaping and place making outcomes.

Impressive communication and technical skills allowing you are to influence and collaborate with multiple internal / external stakeholders and proactively manage your own work in a complex multi-project environment.

You can lead and influence urban or strategic land use planning and development processes to ensure plans are in place to deliver effective and timely project outcomes.

Please note that the team are currently enjoying a hybrid way of working with an expectation of working 2-3 days in the office.

• Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Sydney Metro delivers Australia's biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

• Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

• Applications close : 11 : 59 pm 16th February 2025.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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