Open Space Planner

5 days ago

Footscray, Australia Maribyrnong City Council Full time

Reference: 6033326

**Permanent Full Time**

**Band 6A ($89,846) plus 10.5% Super plus monthly Accrued Day Off**

**Footscray, Melbourne.**

**About Us**

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

**The Opportunity**

The new Recreation and Open Space Department is responsible for the provision and management of over 150 open spaces covering more than 300 hectares of land and is home to a broad range of parks, play spaces and sport and recreation facilities in Maribyrnong.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified Open Space Planner to support the work of the Department's Planning team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Recreation and Open Space Planning, this role is integral to supporting and coordinating the development of open space strategies, policies and plans that will provide for higher quality and easily accessible open spaces across the municipality.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Open Space Planner will be responsible for:

- Coordinating and implementing open space projects through the planning, feasibility, and master plan phases
- Gathering data to identify industry trends and emerging issues that will inform open space priorities.
- Undertaking and contributing to research and analysis of the community's expectations, needs and demands relating to the provision and use of open space.
- Collaborating with other Council departments in the planning of projects and the facilitation of public consultation and community engagement regarding open space proposals.

**About You**

To be considered for this role you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in open space planning and/or design,
- The ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes,
- The ability to develop effective working relationships to gain cooperation and assistance within an organisation, and
- Experience in community consultation and stakeholder management.

**Why Choose Maribyrnong?**
- Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
- Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
- Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

**How to Apply**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

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