Senior Open Space and Recreation Planner

WHY US:

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS: Temporary Full -Time position 3 Yrs contract    35 Hours     5 days per week (Monday – Friday)    Salary -$102, $112,701.67 pa + 12% super + Car allowance / Leaseback vehicle

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you an experienced Landscape Architect, looking for a career opportunity, in a city shaping role?

Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled Landscape Architect to the position of Senior Open Space and Recreation Planner on a 3-year contract, with potential for extension. the purpose of the position is to forward plan and design a pipeline of open space and recreation projects, across the Liverpool LGA.

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Leading comprehensive and detailed demographic analysis across the Liverpool LGA, to understand changes to local population and respective user needs.
• Leading the development and maintenance of; policies, strategies, master plans, concept designs, project briefs, plans of management, and other documentation relating to open space and recreation planning.
• Providing technical advice and input into projects being delivered by other teams within Council, the NSW Government, private developers and/or other organisation
• Providing technical assistance to teams managing the execution of projects that have been planned / designed by the Community Planning team.
• Leading the preparation of grant applications to seek funding for open space and recreation infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and the community, as required.
• Attending and presenting at inter-departmental meetings, governance / community committee meetings, workshops and as part of community consultation activities.

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will possess the following:

• University Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in leading open space and recreation planning projects, including master plans for complex and significant sites.
• Attention to detail and a desire to deliver work to a high standard.
• Understanding of legislation and industry standards relevant to open space and recreation planning.
• High level skills and experience in project management, with the ability to successfully manage a complex and dynamic workload.
• High level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of problem-solving skills.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff members.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, practical, outcome-focused, have good stakeholder management skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload. You will also need to have good written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, including proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software packages (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator).

You are encouraged to submit examples of your work, that demonstrate your relevant design and graphic communication skills, and experience. Please note your involvement in the projects that are included. Please attach the examples to either your Resume or Cover Letter (in PDF format), which is uploaded as a part of your application. (Please do not submit links to websites that require your examples to be downloaded).

Salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Professional learning and development opportunities.
• Work issued laptop.
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Flexible work arrangements - work from home and office (for suitable positions).
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership.
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidized parking available nearby.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

Click here for a copy of the position description.

CLOSING    10/10/2025

Be part of creating the future, Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Natalie Jefferys (Talent Acquisition Partner) on For further information about the position please contact Ana Lage, Coordinator Community Planning via phone on