Senior Open Space Planner at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

106158.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Statutory Planning, Policy Development, Open Space Planning, Landscape Architecture, Technical Advice, Strategy Development, Design Review, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration, Negotiation, Priority Management, Public Space Design, Recreation Planning, Business Case Preparation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role This role sits within the Urban Design and Place department and contributes to the strategic planning and delivery of a connected network of open spaces across Greater Geelong. The position combines statutory planning expertise with policy development to support high-quality public spaces for the community. Key responsibilities include: * Lead the preparation and coordination of statutory planning referral responses relating to open space for development applications. * Provide specialist policy and technical advice on open space and recreation planning matters across Council. * Develop and implement strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures to support best-practice open space planning and delivery. * Collaborate with developers, consultants and internal stakeholders to review and approve public open space designs in line with Council standards. * Analyse and interpret recreation and open space data to inform strategic planning and future infrastructure needs. * Prepare reports, briefings and business cases to support decision-making and investment in open space initiatives. About you To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in open space planning, landscape architecture or a related field, along with strong knowledge of planning legislation and policy relating to public land and recreation. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders to deliver positive planning outcomes. Essential Experience: * Tertiary qualification and several years of recent experience in open space planning, landscape architecture, or a related field. * Current Victorian Driver’s Licence * Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check 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 role involves leading the preparation and coordination of statutory planning referral responses concerning open space and providing specialist policy and technical advice across the Council. Key duties include developing and implementing strategies and policies to support best-practice open space planning and collaborating on the review and approval of public open space designs.