Senior Park Lands Planner

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide City Council Full time

About the Opportunity


As a Senior Park Lands Planner, you will contribute to the development of innovative planning and design strategies for the Adelaide Park Lands. Your focus will be on creating inclusive and environmentally resilient green spaces that enhance community well-being and strengthen the connection between people and nature.


You will lead the development of high-quality urban design outcomes, provide expert strategic and technical advice, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include delivering creative presentations, offering specialist input on best practices and emerging trends, and managing the day-to-day operations of planning and design projects.


Your expertise will ensure that projects align with the City of Adelaide's Reconciliation Action Plan and Park Lands policies. By working closely with various experts and senior council officers, you will contribute to achieving regenerative outcomes for the Adelaide Park Lands.


This is a great opportunity to make a genuine, long-term impact on the Adelaide Park Lands.


About You


To be successful in this role, you will have:



  • Extensive experience in urban design, landscape architecture, open space and/or park lands planning and management.
  • Significant experience in strategy development, including a demonstrated ability to balance multiple and often competing demands on the use of open space and their day-to-day and long-term management.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding in relation to the following areas:

    • biodiversity and natural systems.
    • the role and values of urban park lands in today's society.
    • cultural heritage and land management.
    • sustainability principles and practices.
    • sport and recreational philosophies and trends.
    • geospatial data gathering and analysis.

  • Sound knowledge of the South Australian planning system.

About Us


The City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds, and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community's wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives.


This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a part of our amazing city.


The Park Lands, Policy & Sustainability Program establishes clear and integrated policies and plans to shape a well-designed, planned, and developed City, to protect and enhance our unique Park Lands, and support a welcoming and resilient community that demonstrates environmental leadership.


At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.


For Further Enquiries & How to Apply


All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential.

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