Parks & Recreation Planning and Design Coordinator

**Job Number**:
498965

**Division**:
Infrastructure Planning

**Employment Status**:
Permanent

**Categories**:
Planning

**The details**:

- Permanent Full Time
- $114, 246 annual salary pa + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream A,) - Level 8 of the MBRC EBA4 Certified Agreement
- 9 day fortnight
- 72.5 hour fortnight
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days.
- Location: Strathpine

Due to current and predicted continued growth of our wonderful region we have the opportunity to offer a new role within the **_Parks and Recreation Planning Department._**

Our**_ Parks and Recreation Planning Department,_**_ is _part of the wider Infrastructure Planning Directorate. The PRP Department comprises three teams - **Landscape Design, Urban Design and Sports and Recreation Planning** - and is responsible for the planning and design of Council’s open space estate.
- The Landscape Design team is responsible for planning and design of landscapes including parks, playgrounds and natural areas from local to regional scale.
- The Urban Design team is responsible for planning and design of landscapes including streetscapes and urban civic spaces from local to regional scale.

**About our opportunity**

As our Parks & Recreation Planning and Design Coordinator you will be in a leadership role within the team. You will have the opportunity to support design discipline leaders in establishing and maintaining quality standards that enable the efficient delivery of planning and design services for current and future open space land and infrastructure to drive integrated and sustainable outcomes.

You will oversee the programming and scheduling of open space programs and projects including feasibility investigations, project inception documents, site planning and design to ensure project delivery outcomes are achieved in line with scope, time and budget.

You will be an advisor and mentor across two key discipline areas: Landscape Design and Urban Design. You will build and maintain high level relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure agreed service standards and delivery outcomes are achieved.

**About you**

We are seeking a leader and an expert in these fields. You will have knowledge and experience in the programming, scheduling and meeting budget expectations in the delivery of contemporary park, civic space and broad scale open space and natural areas planning and design projects.

A key part of the role will be to leading and developing a team to drive high performance outcomes, including sign off / approval of design drawings and specifications - a keen eye for detail and innovation.

You will bring experience responding to customer requests and enquiries and be able to manage team performance in a timely manner which reflects Council’s core values -**_ Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainabilty._**

You will have a Degree in Design (Landscape Architecture) including eligibility for membership of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects or formal Project Management Qualifications with significant experience in delivery of a diverse range of landscape and open space projects; as well as General Induction Licence (White Card) and current C class driver’s licence.

**Position Description**

Role Description - Parks and Urban Design Program and Planning Coordinator.pdf

**Why join the MBRC Team?**

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay Region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 479,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

- Discounted Health Insurance.
- Free flu vaccinations every year.
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
- We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
- Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
- Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
- We want you and your family to feel well supported when