Planning Officer

Leisure and Community Infrastructure Planning and Projects Officer

Remuneration: $108,150 – $120,324 per annum base + Superannuation; Permanent Full‑Time; 36‑hour week with Monthly RDO.

Location

Brimbank City Council, Sunshine (based at our offices in Sunshine).

About Brimbank

Brimbank is Melbourne’s second largest municipality. Only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne, it is the gateway to Melbourne’s western suburbs and the regions. With more than 196,000 residents born overseas, and more than 160 languages spoken, Brimbank is one of Australia’s most multicultural and diverse municipalities. It comprises 25 suburbs and the five key activity centres of Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor – all thriving communities with unique attractions and amenities from expansive community spaces to vibrant public art. Residents and visitors alike use Brimbank’s many playgrounds, parks, libraries, neighbourhood houses and community centres. Key attractions include the state‑of‑the‑art Bowery Theatre in St Albans and the world‑class Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, featuring a 24‑hour gym, waterslides, and heated Olympic‑sized swimming pools, with a six‑green‑star rating for sustainable design. Brimbank continues to grow, with many transformational infrastructure projects about to break ground. Key focuses for the coming years include working with State and Federal Governments to establish Melbourne Airport Rail; completing redevelopment of Sunshine and Albion Stations; and realising the Sunshine Precinct Masterplan, which will transform Sunshine into a CBD.

Role

Reporting to the Leisure and Community Facilities Planning Coordinator, the Stewardship Officer will develop and deliver strategic documents, policies and projects that guide Council’s approach to providing well‑designed, sustainable, integrated and accessible leisure, sport, recreation and community infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

- Oversee the development and implementation of key strategic documents, policies and projects that guide Council’s approach to the provision, operation and composition of well‑designed, sustainable, integrated and accessible leisure, sport, recreation and community infrastructure and services.

- Leisure and Community Facilities capital works planning.

- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimum project outcomes.

- Communicate and consult with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

- Local government experience is desirable.

- Excellent negotiation, problem‑solving, liaison and communication skills, including well‑developed written and oral skills.

- Awareness and understanding of the long‑term goals of the wider organisation and issues impacting leisure, sport, recreation and community infrastructure planning and the health and wellbeing of a diverse and disadvantaged community.

- Proven ability in leisure, sport, recreation or community infrastructure policy development and implementation through analytical investigative skills.

- A degree qualification in leisure, sport, recreation, community infrastructure planning or a related area with several years’ experience in leisure, sport, recreation or community infrastructure planning, preferably in a local government setting.

- Experience in developing and implementing sustainable initiatives and policy options for leisure, sport, recreation or community plans that best position Council to respond to infrastructure and service needs.

- Experience in managing collaborative projects, including officers from across the organisation, consultants, contractors, community and Council.

Benefits

- Rostered day off.

- 36‑hour working week.

- Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements.

- 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE).

- 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE).

- 3 weeks partner leave.

- Make a positive impact on your local community.

How to Apply

Please submit your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in ‘becoming the best it can be’. All applications should be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ link. Direct any queries regarding the role to: Ashley Fleming, Manager Leisure and Community Facilities – AshleyF@brimbank.vic.gov.au.

Inclusion and EEO Statement

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavours to promote child‑safe, child‑friendly practices.

Contact

People Culture and Wellbeing – 9249 4000.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about the employment process, please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 9249 4000.

To view the full Position Description, please visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition.

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