Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning

Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning

Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Coordinator Infrastructure Project Planning to lead its Project Planning team. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of community assets, including buildings, parks, playgrounds, and sporting facilities, and to play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure outcomes. You will join a collaborative and dynamic environment where your work will directly influence how spaces are planned, designed, and experienced.

About the Role

As part of the Asset Strategy and Delivery Division, you will contribute to the long-term management and delivery of Council’s infrastructure through a structured four-year capital works program. Within the Infrastructure Planning & Design unit, this role focuses on setting projects up for success during the critical planning phase.

You will be involved in shaping major initiatives such as the master planning of priority parks and reserves, significant asset renewals and upgrades, and the expansion of community infrastructure. The role also contributes to broader strategic work, including recreational service analysis and plans of management.

Working closely with the Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager, you will lead the early stages of projects, guiding them from concept through feasibility and into delivery readiness, ensuring they are strategically aligned, well-defined, and achievable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project planning activities, including developing project briefs, coordinating feasibility studies, and determining approval pathways.
• Work closely with stakeholders, consultants, and internal teams to guide projects through the planning phase and into delivery.
• Provide strategic advice.
• Manage consultants.
• Collaborate across Asset Management, Design, and Construction teams to ensure high-quality outcomes for the community.

About You

• You hold qualifications in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• You have experience in project planning and management.
• You are a strong communicator and strategic thinker who can lead teams, manage complexity, and build effective relationships.
• You bring a proactive mindset, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering practical, community-focused outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful infrastructure projects, work with a collaborative team, and deliver lasting value for the Sutherland Shire community.

Join our Team and Grow with Us

If you are ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects and help shape the future of Sutherland Shire, we encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions

Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026, 11:59pm.

Package: $117,242 - $129,637 gross per annum plus 12% superannuation. Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Hours of Work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19-day month through Council’s flex system.

Benefits:

• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program
• Annual flu shots
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Novated lease options

Pre-Employment Screening: Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification, and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Contact for Enquiries:

• Nicole Robinson, Infrastructure Planning and Design Manager: nro••••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au
• Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner: bri••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Location: Sutherland (Onsite) Work Type: Full-time

Click on the link to check out the Position Description.

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