Open Space Planning and Design Officer at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

95760.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Landscape Architecture, Open Space Planning, Design Expertise, Statutory Planning Referrals, Concept Plans, Masterplans, Landscape Designs, Planning Legislation Interpretation, GIS Software, Design Software, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role The Open Space Planning and Design Officer provides planning advice and design expertise to support the delivery of high-quality public parks and open spaces across the City of Greater Geelong. The role contributes to statutory planning referrals, open space design and strategic planning to help create vibrant, well-connected community spaces. Key responsibilities include: * Review and prepare responses to statutory planning referrals and development applications relating to public open space. * Provide design expertise through the preparation of concept plans, reserve masterplans and landscape designs. * Interpret relevant planning legislation and policies relating to the provision of public open space. * Analyse open space planning challenges and contribute to practical planning and design solutions. * Prepare reports, plans and presentations using relevant design and GIS software. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, developers, consultants and community stakeholders. About you To be successful in the role, you will bring experience in landscape architecture, open space planning or a related field, with strong design and planning skills and the ability to interpret statutory planning processes. You will be an organised and collaborative professional who can manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to high-quality planning and design outcomes. Essential Experience: * Tertiary qualification in a landscape design profession such as landscape architecture or a related field. * Current Victorian Driver’s Licence. * Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Alistair Bain – Coordinator Open Space Planning | 5272 4920 | ABain@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [ABain@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

The Officer provides planning advice and design expertise to support the delivery of high-quality public parks and open spaces, including reviewing development applications and preparing concept plans and masterplans. Key duties involve interpreting planning legislation, analyzing open space challenges, and preparing reports using design and GIS software.