Community Projects And Planning Officer

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manningham Council is seeking a Community Projects and Planning Officer to guide the planning, development and delivery of sport, recreation and community infrastructure initiatives. You will influence strategies, plans and capital projects to boost participation and wellbeing across our community.

Join a collaborative team and help shape accessible facilities while managing priorities, budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in recreation planning, community development, urban planning, project management or a related field.
• Experience in sport, recreation, community infrastructure planning or project delivery.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordinating budgets, timelines and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively, build positive relationships and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development and delivery of sport, recreation and community infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to strategies, plans, policies and capital projects that promote participation, wellbeing and access to facilities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in recreation planning or related field

Job description

Are you passionate about creating great community outcomesthrough sport, recreation and community infrastructure? Do you enjoy working onprojects that help shape the facilities, places and services that supportactive, connected and healthy communities? Join Manningham Council and play akey role in delivering projects and planning initiatives that make a positivedifference for our community.

• Lead and support sport, recreation and communityinfrastructure projects that enhance participation, wellbeing and communityconnection.
• Apply your project management, stakeholderengagement and analytical skills across a diverse range of planning anddelivery projects.
• Work in a collaborative team where your ideas arevalued and your contribution helps shape the future of Manningham.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With more than 300 parks, extensive recreationreserves, community facilities, early years infrastructure and leisuredestinations, we are committed to providing spaces and services that supportactive and connected communities. This role offers the opportunity tocontribute to projects that will help meet the current and future needs ofManningham residents.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation tobest support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a newgame changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shapepositive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunityto take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within aculture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About theRole

As a Community Projects and Planning Officer, youwill support the planning, development and delivery of sport, recreation andcommunity infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives. You willcontribute to strategies, plans, policies and capital projects that promoteparticipation, community wellbeing and access to quality community facilities.

Skills andExperience

• A tertiary qualification in recreation planning, communitydevelopment, urban planning, project management or a related field.
• Experience in sport, recreation, community infrastructure planningor project delivery.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordinatingbudgets, timelines and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solvingcapabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, includingreport writing and presentations.
• The ability to work collaboratively, build positive relationshipsand manage competing priorities.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

Applicationsclose on Tuesday 03 November at 11:00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likelyto apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise thatdifferent experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experiencedoesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited aboutthis role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policiesand practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,flexible work practices and IT infrastructure to support various communicationmethods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Councilis a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold aWorking with Children Check.