Flexible Parks & Recreation Space Planner

Mitchell Shire Council; Shire of Mitchell; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements where oper­

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunity to contribute to a growing

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council seeks a permanent, full-time Recreation and Open Space Planner to lead planning for parks, reserves and outdoor spaces across the region. You will shape new neighbourhoods and improve existing public spaces, delivering practical, community-focused outcomes.

The role requires guiding projects from concept to construction, collaborating with teams and external experts, and applying expert knowledge of recreation planning in local government.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about recreation and sports planning in local government.
• Creative with fresh ideas to solve challenges.
• Practical and ready to turn ideas into action.
• Enthusiastic about making a difference for the community.
• Comfortable working with different teams and stakeholders.
• Able to navigate local government processes and work with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and strategy for outdoor spaces across the region.
• Help shape new neighbourhoods with planning for parks and community spaces.
• Support projects from initial ideas to final design and construction.
• Work on projects that improve existing parks and public spaces.
• Provide expert advice on community spaces, parks, and recreation facilities.
• Work with other teams, external experts, and local groups to get the best outcomes.
• Find new and creative ways to meet the growing needs of the community.

Skills

Recreation planning

Local government planning

Stakeholder engagement

Creative problem solving

Job description

Mitchell Shire Council seeks a permanent, full-time Recreation and Open Space Planner to lead planning for parks, reserves and outdoor spaces across the region. You will shape new neighbourhoods and improve existing public spaces, delivering practical, community-focused outcomes.

The role requires guiding projects from concept to construction, collaborating with teams and external experts, and applying expert knowledge of recreation planning in local government.