Team Leader Open Space Planning

Werribee location with onsite parking
- Salary from $128,995.88 plus super and a fortnightly RDO

**We are Wyndham**, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

**A bit about the role**

You will lead a team of three community focused individuals in this newly redesigned role at Wyndham City Council while focusing on developing and implementing plans, programs and projects which enhance the planning and management of the City’s open spaces and achieve consistent, high-quality design and functional open space outcomes.

You will employ your well-developed skills in stakeholder engagement to work internally and externally to implement the Wyndham Open Space Strategy as well as providing specialist advice in relation to the distribution, design and functionality of open spaces and networks.

**What you’ll deliver**
- The development of strategies, policies, and plans to guide the planning, development and management of the City’s open spaces
- The development of framework plans, concept plans and master plans to guide the design and development of the City’s open spaces
- Engagement and collaboration with partner organisations to develop partnerships that further the joint implementation of master plans
- Guidance to the Open Space Team in assessing Planning Applications
- Preparation of effective reports, submissions, briefing papers and project update reports for senior management, executive and Council

**What you’ll bring**
- Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture, Open Space Planning, Urban Design or related field (essential)
- Proven ability to provide leadership and supervision of staff (essential)
- Ability to scope projects, set objectives and develop a work plan for programs and projects (essential)
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders (essential)
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under conflicting pressures and achieve agreed outcomes (essential)
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement at both a government and community level (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in managing capital and operational budgets, including development of successful business cases (desirable)
- A current Victorian Driver’s license (desirable)
- A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

**Be part of something more**

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

**What’s next?**

For a confidential discussion, please contact** Lukas Nott, Coordinator Open Space Planning & Design** on** 9742 0959.**

Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on Sunday 17 November 2024.**
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