• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($111,073 - $123,429) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray and West Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

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!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6894200.

Applications close 08 June 2026 at 10pm.

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 queries regarding this position, please contact Grant Smethurst, Coordinator Strategy and Policy on 0481 156 161 for a confidential discussion.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.