Strategic Recreation Planner at Careers at Council

Job Description:

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Strategic Recreation Planner – Ku-ring-gai Council

Location: Gordon, New South Wales

Salary: $109,513.56 to $127,034.96 per annum + super

Employment type: Permanent full time – 35 hours per week

Work arrangements: Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible working arrangements

Benefits include:

• 35 hour working week
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai location
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

About the Role

The Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Recreation Planner to join our Urban and Heritage Planning Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of open space, leisure, and recreation across one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally significant local government areas.

Your Duties

• Review Plans of Management for community land in consultation with Crown Lands
• Deliver key actions from the Ku-ring-gai Recreation Needs Study
• Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and community stakeholders to deliver strategic plans, policies and recreation infrastructure
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to enhance local sport, leisure and open space facilities
• Provide briefings and reports to senior executives and elected representatives
• Support delivery of the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) through targeted recreation strategies and initiatives

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Recreation Planning or a related field
• A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
• 10+ years relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. NSW Local Government Act, Crown Lands Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act)
• Demonstrated experience preparing recreation studies, strategies, and Plans of Management
• Knowledge of contemporary recreation trends and frameworks for open space planning
• Exceptional written communication, including report writing and policy development
• Effective in community consultation, conflict resolution, and negotiation
• Proven track record of securing external grants and funding

How To Apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website.

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 23 October 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info:

• Company: Careers at Council
• Position: Strategic Recreation Planner
• Work Location: New South Wales
• Country: AU

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