Planning & Development Manager

About the role

Public Sector People is recruiting, on behalf of an established, purpose-led organisation, a Planning & Development Manager in Sydney. The role focuses on existing sites and brownfield redevelopment, helping to identify what is possible across a varied property portfolio and to shape a clear pathway forward. It suits someone who enjoys working through complex sites, exploring design options and navigating planning constraints while considering how properties can better serve the surrounding communities.

Key responsibilities

• Assess existing sites to identify planning constraints and redevelopment potential.
• Develop site options that balance design quality, practical requirements and long-term use.
• Coordinate input from architects, planners and other specialist consultants.
• Guide planning pathways and support development applications and approvals.
• Engage with councils and relevant stakeholders to progress proposals.
• Prepare clear recommendations to support decisions on future property use.

Required profile

• Background in town planning, architecture or a related property discipline, with experience assessing and progressing redevelopment opportunities.
• Experience with existing sites, brownfield redevelopment or complex planning proposals.
• Understanding of the NSW planning system and approval processes.
• Ability to interpret planning controls and assess their implications for a site.
• Experience coordinating consultants and managing competing stakeholder priorities.
• Clear communication skills, able to explain technical matters and present practical recommendations.
• Interest in using property to support positive community outcomes.

Experience may have been gained in a planning or architectural consultancy, a property owner, a developer or another organisation managing a varied property portfolio. Interested candidates can contact the recruiter by name for a confidential conversation or apply with their CV.