Open Space Planner

1 week ago

North Ryde, Australia City of Ryde Full time
  • Opportunity to work with a strategic and dynamic team across a diversity of projects and programs
  • Employer of Choice 2021 | Ongoing professional development
  • Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks I Employer of Choice.

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Open Space Planner to join our City Spaces department at Ryde.

The City of Ryde is undergoing rapid growth particularly in the Macquarie Park Innovation District. This provides once in a generation opportunity to develop fantastic open space outcomes for the City of Ryde. 

Working as part of a small, committed team, you will lead the development of open space master plans, strategies, and plans of management.  Ensuring Council managed public spaces meet the current and future community needs across the Ryde LGA.  To achieve your outcomes, you will build strong links with internal stakeholders, community groups and relevant business groups in developing plans and strategies for the management and future development of public open space areas.

This position provides an opportunity for you to develop your career in a role that has an interesting mix of strategic input, policy development, project delivery and community liaison.

Key Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture, Open Space planning, Parks & Recreation Management, Environmental Science, or demonstrated experience in a similar discipline.
  • Experience in the development of plans and policies regarding public open space.
  • Experience in the management of a non-capital projects, including ensuring deliverables are met to time and within budget.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with experience building positive relationships, negotiating outcomes, and consulting with community groups.
  • Knowledge of current trends in open space planning, design, and management.
  • Strong teamwork skills.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $95,322.42 to $123,919.15 + superannuation, dependent on your demonstrated experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

  • Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
  • Hybrid working from home and office arrangements available
  • Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
  • Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
  • Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
  • 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
  • Annual performance reviews and Award increases
  • Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
  • Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
  • Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station

How to apply

Please ensure you provide full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our online application system; however, you have the option to save and return to your application before the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.

Closing Date: Sunday, 29th September 2024, at 11.30pm 

If you would like to know more, please see the position description, or contact Simon James at simonj@ryde.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety

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