Strategic Recreation Planner
Job No:
PP01120
Location:
Gordon
Strategic Recreation Planner
- Salary $127,037.56 to $147,362.80 p/a + super
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
As Strategic Recreation Planner, you will lead the planning and delivery of recreation facilities, strategies and policies across the Ku-ring-gai local government area. Working within the Urban and Heritage Planning team, you will drive major projects, develop innovative approaches and collaborate with sporting groups, government agencies and the community to create high-quality recreation outcomes.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the preparation of recreation strategies, concept plans and Plans of Management for community land.
- Implement priority initiatives from the Ku-ring-gai Recreation Needs Study and guide long-term recreation planning.
- Manage recreation infrastructure projects from concept through procurement, delivery and consultant management.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with sporting organisations, schools, government agencies and community groups.
- Identify and secure grant funding and strategic partnerships to enhance recreation and open space facilities.
- Provide specialist recreation planning advice, prepare strategic reports and represent Council with stakeholders, executives and elected officials.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in urban planning, landscape architecture, recreation planning or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in recreation planning or a related field, ideally within local or state government
- A current Class C driver’s licence.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Local Government Act 1993, Crown Lands legislation and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
- Demonstrated experience preparing recreation strategies, needs studies and Plans of Management.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, consultants and external funding opportunities, including securing grant funding.
- Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and collaborate across teams.
Benefits
- 35 hour working week
- Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
- Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Contact Emma Booth on 9424 0944
Closes: 11:30pm, Monday 13 April 2026
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
