Lead a team of passionate professionals driving the Sutherland Shire’s approach to place-making, climate resilience, and sustainable urban growth. Shape how our community moves and thrives through strategic transport and public domain planning. Collaborate across disciplines and with our community to deliver integrated, innovative and sustainable outcomes. Be part of a forward-thinking Council committed to creating a liveable, resilient, and connected future. Join the Sutherland Shire Council At Sutherland Shire Council, we’re shaping a vibrant and sustainable future for our community, where people, places and the natural environment thrive together. Our Urban Futures team leads this transformation, driving strategic placemaking, sustainability and resilience, and movement solutions that enhance quality of life. By joining us, you’ll become part of a progressive organisation that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery. As Place and Sustainability Manager, you’ll lead a team of highly skilled professionals in public domain, transport, and environmental strategy. Your leadership will guide how the Sutherland Shire grows and adapts, ensuring that our urban spaces are resilient, inclusive and connected. Your Role in Shaping Our Future In this pivotal leadership position, you will oversee the integration of place-making, strategic transport planning and sustainability and resilience strategy development and implementation across the Sutherland Shire. You will bring together expertise in urban design, strategic transport, and environmental resilience to deliver projects that make a tangible difference to our community. Provide strategic direction for public domain and place-making initiatives, including design frameworks and urban renewal projects. Lead the development of transport and active transport strategies, supporting sustainable movement and accessibility across the Sutherland Shire. Oversee environmental and climate resilience strategies, embedding sustainability and biodiversity in planning and policy. Offer expert advice on development applications, contributions, and urban design policy to achieve high-quality place outcomes. Champion collaboration across Council, community, and government partners to deliver integrated, evidence-based outcomes. Lead, mentor and inspire a multi-disciplinary team, fostering innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. Are You the Ideal Candidate? We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional who thrives in shaping places and policies that have long-term community impact. Degree qualifications in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, environmental management, or sustainability leadership within local government. Proven ability to lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex and high-impact projects. Strong understanding of movement and place frameworks, and experience in public domain or active transport planning. Exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and report writing. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the EP&A Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993. If you are a visionary leader ready to make a significant impact on our community’s future, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team at Sutherland Shire Council. Join our Team and Grow with Us! If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council! Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit! Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 30th November 2025. Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of closing Package: Competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate Hours of work: Permanent Full Time Opportunity To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options. Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Reach out to Jordan Widenstrom, Senior Manager Urban Futures, jwidenstrom@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries. Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, lkilshaw@ssc.nsw.gov.au , can assist with any recruitment related enquiries. Click on the link to check out the Position Description Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events. About Us If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations. At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.
