Manager Urban Design

1 week ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia City of Greater Geelong Full time

Manager Urban Design & Place:

Job no: 498767

Work type:

MSP Contract

Classification:

MSP

Categories:
Urban Design & Planning

About the role:


As the Manager of Urban Design & Place, you'll lead our team in delivering high-quality, community-centred designs across various disciplines, including urban design, precinct planning, cultural heritage, placemaking, and public art.

You'll collaborate closely with the Executive Director to drive a place-based approach to municipal planning, furthering our commitment to being a UNESCO City of Design.


Work type:
Temporary, full-time (5-year contract)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing a compelling vision for the department's future and lead the team in achieving strategic goals.
  • Fostering collaboration and partnerships across the organisation to integrate activities and build a cohesive leadership cohort.
  • Providing expert advice on integrated placebased planning, design, delivery, and activation.
  • Leading a team of specialists in delivering vibrant places and spaces that meet community expectations.
  • Driving the development and execution of longterm place strategies aligned with community vision and council priorities.
  • Brokering industry partnerships to secure funding for placemaking initiatives.
  • Advocating for the importance of placemaking initiatives internally and externally, serving as a spokesperson for their value.
  • Staying informed about emerging trends and best practices in placemaking and urban design, incorporating them into local initiatives.
  • Collaborating with marketing and communications teams to promote placemaking successes and engaging residents in ongoing efforts.
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of placemaking guidelines and design standards.

Selection Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualification in urban design, planning, architecture, or landscape architecture.
  • Senior leadership experience in a similar organisation.
  • Strong experience in integrated placebased design, delivery, and activation.
  • Demonstrated skills in people leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and practices related to urban design and placemaking.

Child Safety Responsibilities:

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse.

We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.

Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

A career with us
Central Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning 'speak and talk together' in local Wadawurrung language.

Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.

We're committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.


Applications and Enquiries

Applications close:
Friday 26 April 2024 at 11.55pm

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Advertised: 05 Apr 2024 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 26 Apr :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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