Manager City Futures

at  Banyule City Council

Join us to c hampion innovation in urban planning and environmental sustainability.
Be part of an ambitious team that builds and shapes the city’s future. Whether you’re driving sustainable urban design, championing environmental stewardship and climate adaptation, enhancing open spaces, or managing transformative infrastructure projects, your work will leave a lasting impact.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING/WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an innovative leader with a passion for sustainable urban development. The ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• Proven senior level experience in strategic planning, urban design, or environmental sustainability
• Proven experience in strategic planning, urban design, open space planning or environmental sustainability.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Expertise in delivering projects that balance environmental, social, and economic objectives.
• A commitment to creating inclusive, future-ready urban environments.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police check)
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Psychometric Assessment

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum of two pages) setting out your achievements aligned to the ‘what you’ll bring/what we are looking for’ section of the advert. For more information about this position please view the position description and candidate information pack. For a confidential discussion, we encourage you to contact Natalie Ige on 03 9957 6871 or Simon Warren on 03 9422 6125.
Applications close: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11:45 PM.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

As the Manager of City Futures, you will lead a passionate team dedicated to designing and implementing forward-thinking urban solutions that enhance liveability, connectivity, and environmental sustainability. This leadership role is your opportunity to shape the urban fabric of tomorrow, ensuring our community’s evolving needs are met with innovative, sustainable strategies.
To find out a little more, please take a look at this short video and view the candidate information pack .
At Banyule City Council, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and future-focused workplace. Together, we’ll create an environment where everyone can live, work, and thrive.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Shape and implement a vision for future-ready urban development that aligns with organisational and community goals.
• Implement initiatives to protect and enhance natural assets, address climate change, and promote sustainability.
• Develop long-term plans to guide growth while preserving the city’s unique character.
• Integrate form and function to create resilient, aesthetically pleasing urban environments.