Open Space Planner

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the City’s future as it continues to grow. You will be responsible for reviewing planning applications relating to the design and development of new public open spaces, ensuring they are thoughtfully planned, well-designed and responsive to the needs of our growing community.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, developers and other stakeholders, you will provide expert advice to help deliver high-quality public open spaces that enhance liveability, support community connection and contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of the City.

Work type: Fixed term full time (9 months) Classification: Band 6 at $98,633 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

Assist with the coordination of feedback on planning referrals and landscape plans from the various City of Greater Geelong departments responsible for management of assets within open space.

Provide specialist advice and interpretation of legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to the planning and development of open space networks and recreation services.

Work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the implementation of Council policy, strategies and standards relating to public open space is afforded a high priority in the planning and development of Growth Areas and urban infill development.

Review and provide advice on public open space master plans and landscape plans required under planning permit conditions.

Project manage internal and external stakeholders in the planning and delivery of projects within public open space.

About you To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in town planning, urban design, recreation planning, landscape architecture or a related field with relevant experience.

Essential Experience:

Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and advocacy of policy and strategies relating to land management.

Theoretical and practical knowledge of town planning legislation and statutory planning processes relevant to open space planning.

A sound knowledge of contemporary recreation and open space trends and issues.

Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret data from a range of sources, to inform policy development and planning decisions

Demonstrated ability to develop positive professional relationships a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Experience in project management and infrastructure delivery.

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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