Parks and Open Space Planner

at  Inner West Council

ABOUT INNER WEST COUNCIL

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.
As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

SOME OF THE REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in planning or a related discipline OR equivalent industry experience in community engagement, local government experience in working within the public domain
• Ability to assess community recreational needs
• Ability to assess and provide qualified advice on Development Applications
• Experience in community engagement and report writing. Demonstrated experience in reviewing, assessing and drafting reports.
• Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

You will contribute to the environment, health and wellbeing of Inner West Council’s current and future population through detailed analysis, evidence-based planning and site recommendations in parks and open space. This role is responsible for leading in community engagement, planning, development and master planning of parks and open space through the preparation of park plans of management and masterplans for parks. Short to long term costing analysis and the development of site-specific policies for park management. In developing Park Plans of Management and Park Master Plans you will ensure that opportunities are identified for quality improvements and that planning takes into account the equitable allocation of recreation and sporting opportunities within parks, balancing the needs of various user groups. This role will undertake high levels of community engagement in the development of plans and will also work collaboratively across Council to ensure that both internal and external stakeholder engagement is undertaken.
This role is also responsible for the assessment and evaluation of Development Applications relating to open space provision (both private and public development) and the assessment of public domain improvements which facilitate community recreation opportunities. This role must have a good understanding of community recreation needs and Councils long term strategies for improving recreation and open space provision. This role will also participate in the preparation of s711 plans for open space.
Working as part of the Parks Planning and Ecology team, you will manage your work to ensure you meet the targets and commitments against your individual and teamwork plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.