Urban Designer

Urban Designer

• Contribute to building a sustainable and efficient future for the Bayside LGA
• Perm full-time position, 35-hour work week with opportunity for a fortnightly flex day
• Fast paced and varied environment with great family friendly benefits

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

About the role

We currently have a permanent full-time opportunity in our Strategic Planning Business Unit for an Urban Designer, working as an integral member of the City Design Team.

Reporting to the Coordinator City Design, this role is responsible for managing the delivery of a range of activities to identify and plan for existing and future demands of Council and community assets, and to prepare strategic plans to reflect these needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and review urban design and public domain plans and strategies, planning proposals and statutory instruments to inform decision making in line with contemporary urban design standards and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Council’s framework of public domain land use controls to deliver sustainable built outcomes for the community.
• Undertake research and analysis to provide timely and accurate expert advice, reports and briefs on land use planning and urban design matters, including funding options, to inform decisions.

About you

We are seeking an organised and proficient individual with a strategic mindset, who meets the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

• A rostered day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year.
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge when submitting your application. If you have any technical issues, please contact usat [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 19 June, 2026

Salary range: $104,848.43 to $117,430.20 + 12% superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.