Landscape & Urban Forest Planner

Careers at Council; Mildura; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly accrued day off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Benefits program

Job summary

Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a Landscape & Urban Forest Planner to help shape greener streetscapes and vibrant public spaces in Mildura. You will provide specialist advice, contribute to strategic planning and policy development, and deliver urban landscape initiatives to enhance liveability and sustainability.

The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes, and offers a Band 6 classification with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in landscape architecture, planning or related discipline with industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with organisations and influence their ability to deliver shared outcomes in the planning and delivery of recreation and open space services.
• The ability to contribute to complex policy and strategy projects in the relevant field of expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
• A current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Shape greener streetscapes, thriving urban forests, and vibrant public spaces across Mildura.
• Provide specialist advice, contribute to strategic planning and policy development, deliver urban landscape initiatives, and support planning outcomes that enhance liveability and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes and effective delivery of urban landscape projects.

Skills

Partnership development

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Police Check

Education

Degree or Diploma in landscape architecture, planning or related discipline

Job description

Join our Parks & Recreation Branch as our Landscape & Urban Forest Planner and help deliver innovative landscape projects, expand our urban forest, and create attractive, sustainable spaces that benefit the community for generations to come.

• Full Time
• Job Number: R2808
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 19 November 2026

About the Opportunity

As our Landscape & Urban Forest Planner, you'll help shape greener streetscapes, thriving urban forests, and vibrant public spaces across Mildura Rural City Council.

Working closely with stakeholders, you'll provide specialist advice, contribute to strategic planning and policy development, deliver urban landscape initiatives, and support planning outcomes that enhance the liveability, sustainability, and attractiveness of our region.

What you will bring

• Degree or Diploma in landscape architecture, planning or related discipline with industry experience relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with organisations and influence their ability to deliver shared outcomes in the planning and delivery of recreation and open space services.
• The ability to contribute to complex policy and strategy projects in the relevant field of expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
• A current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $99,302 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits

• Monthly accrued day off
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
• Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au