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Director City Planning

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Job Title: Director City Planning
Job Type: Contract Full Time
Location: Maitland
Classification: Executives, Planning and Development
Client: Maitland City Council
Reference: 3651
Job Published: 07 Jul 2025
Closing Date: 04 Aug 2025

Job Description

Director City Planning
Maitland City Council | NSW

• Shape the future of one of NSW’s fastest-growing regional cities
• Lead strategic planning, development, sustainability and economic growth
• Join a values-led Executive Leadership Team driving cultural renewal

Maitland City Council is seeking a dynamic and accomplished executive to lead its City Planning directorate through a period of rapid community growth, organisational renewal and strategic transformation.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director City Planning will report directly to the General Manager and oversee a large, multidisciplinary portfolio spanning strategic and statutory planning, development and building regulation, environmental sustainability, health, heritage, floodplain and waste management, and economic development. The position leads a team of approximately 150 staff and plays a vital role in aligning growth with community expectations, liveability, infrastructure delivery and sustainable development outcomes.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a planning executive with strong technical credibility, executive presence and a proven ability to lead reform. The successful candidate will demonstrate political acumen, strong stakeholder capability and the maturity to support and challenge peers, councillors, staff and external partners. You will be expected to lead with integrity and purpose, inspire performance and contribute to a constructive, values-led culture across Council.

Maitland is projected to grow 50% by 2041, bringing with it both opportunity and complexity. Council has embraced a bold community vision: “a connected city with thriving communities” and is investing in systems, culture and capability to meet the demands of modern city leadership.

This role offers both professional challenge and lifestyle opportunity. Maitland combines the appeal of regional living with access to Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Sydney. Flexible work arrangements, relocation support and a highly competitive remuneration package are available for the right candidate.

To apply, please download the candidate information pack and view the position description and selection criteria before submitting your application.

Applications close: 5:00pm Monday 4 August 2025.

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