• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 11.5% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

The Recreation and Open Space team is responsible for the provision and strategic management of over 150 open spaces covering more than 300 hectares of land that is home to a broad range of parks, play spaces and sport and recreation facilities in City of Maribyrnong.

We are looking for an appropriately qualified and experienced Senior Open Space Planner to contribute to the work of the Council's Recreation and Open Space team.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Strategy and Policy, this role is integral to leading, supporting and coordinating the development of open space strategies, policies and plans that will provide for higher quality open spaces across the municipality.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Open Space Planner will be responsible for:

• leading the development of strategies, plans and policies that will guide the future provision and management of Council's open space assets,
• implementing, reviewing and renewing Council's Open Space Strategy and the prioritisation of funds collected via Open Space Developer Contributions.
• advocating for open space and providing advice and guidance on open space planning issues across the department and organisation.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop high quality open space strategies, policies and plans.
• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to determine the allocation of time and resources to manage a range of complex, concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships within an organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in community consultation and stakeholder management.

Why Choose Maribyrnong City Council?

• Engage in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Work across many functions in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Be part of a flexible and inclusive work environment;
• Enjoy great workplace flexibility, including hybrid working option
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

If you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference,

Apply Now!

To download the PD, and to apply for this role please visit us at: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6760793.

How to Apply

To be considered, you must have the right to work in Australia and your application should contain a cover letter and a resume. Tell us why you think you would be a great fit for this position and outline your experience in support of your application.

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Grant Smethurst, Coordinator Strategy and Policy on 0481 156 161 for a confidential discussion.

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.