The Hawkesbury is a unique area located in the Hawkesbury River Valley. It is the largest Local Government Area in the Sydney Metropolitan Region. The population is increasing in the region and is currently 68,704.
The Hawkesbury and its townships, rural villages and landscapes share a rich and enduring Indigenous and European cultural heritage. The Hawkesbury Local Government Area straddles the divide between the urban metropolitan councils to its east and the rural councils to its west, and therefore is classified as a metropolitan-rural area.
The region’s historical and cultural assets are being actively used by the community to support cultural expression, tourism and economic activity. They remain integral to the future identity and continuing stories of the Hawkesbury.
About The Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide the City Planning Directorate with high level leadership and day to day direction in the delivery of a range of services, including Developer Contribution Plans, Development Approvals, Development Engineering, Economic Development, Environment and Regulatory Services, Environmental Planning, Heritage and Urban Design, Strategic Planning and Transport Planning.
In addition to providing expert technical advice and evidence-based decision making to drive planning outcomes, you will also be an active member of the Senior Executive Team and work proactively with Councillors and the community.
About You
This is a unique leadership opportunity, which brings with it the chance to join a best-in-class executive team, all working together for the betterment of the community and those around them.
Focused upon delivering quality outcomes, we are seeking a highly motivated individual with well-developed stakeholder management and advocacy skills and the ability to interact with all levels of government.
As a creative thinker, you will be comfortable generating alternatives, visualising new possibilities, challenging assumptions and opening yourself up to new information. Additionally, you will be eager to foster strong partnerships with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the community to drive innovative and strategic outcomes.
To access a copy of the comprehensive candidate brochure, please visit our website, locate the advertisement under the job search function, and then directly request the brochure through the online form.
For any specific role related concerns or queries, please contact Gareth Broadrick or Tamar Aslanian at lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025.
Director City Planning
Director City Planning
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
NSW - Metro - NSW
Industry:
Government / Local Government
Contact Name:
Gareth Broadrick
Contact Email:
lg@capstonerecruitment.com.au
Date Published:
23-Oct-2025
