Director of Environment and Planning

The Opportunity

Mosman Municipal Council is seeking a visionary and versatile leader to join its executive team as Director of Environment and Planning. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Sydney’s most iconic and heritage-rich communities and be a leader at one its most forward-thinking Councils on issues such as climate response and AI. 

Reporting directly to the General Manager and part of the Council Executive Team, the Director of Environment and Planning will oversee:

• Development Services: Assessment of Development Applications, Regulatory development and monitoring building activities
• Urban Planning: Strategic planning and heritage advisory services
• Environmental Services and Open Space: Health and education programs, waste and recycling, street and beach cleaning
• Sustainability: climate change policy and response, parks, reserves, tree management and traffic management
• Asset Strategy and Management: Roads, drainage, sea-walls, parks, public buildings, bushland, work depots
• Capital Projects: manage high-impact projects like the landmark Mosman Library revitalisation
• Compliance: Enforcing parking regulations, litter control, marine and dog laws, bushland protection, and compliance with development consents

The Requirements

• Must be an experienced leader managing a team of ~60 FTE
• Brings experience from local government or has worked with government clients in the private sector
• Communicates with empathy and sophistication, engaging effectively with Mosman’s discerning community
• Has experience delivering complex projects and navigating stakeholder consultation

Why Join Mosman Council?

• Mosman is one of Australia’s premier suburbs, a place of great history and beauty, with an unmatched setting on Sydney Harbour and located just eight kilometres from the CBD.
• Led by Mayor Ann Marie Kimber and newly appointed General Manager Craig Covich, Mosman Council is focused on balancing growth with community well-being and strong financial stewardship.
• Mosman Council is entering an exciting period which will include several signature capital projects such as the revitalisation of the Mosman Library, advocacy with the State Government on shaping zoning policy and  business improvement opportunities that new technology and AI presents.
• For further context on the culture of Mosman Council see this short video https://youtu.be/oT2BkJHm4N8

How to Apply 

Executive Search Firm, Johnson Partners are partnering with Mosman Council on this appointment.

Contact Johnson Partners at team@johnsonpartners.co attaching your resume and Johnson Partners will be in contact with appropriately qualified candidates.

Please click here to access the Position Description. 

Applications close Sunday 9 November 2025.

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