Lead Recreation & Open Space Planner

MKO Global Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Learning and development

Employee wellbeing

Employee assistance program

Values-driven culture

Growth municipality

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Recreation and Open Space Planner to lead planning for parks, reserves and outdoor spaces across the region. You will work from initial ideas through to design and construction, ensuring spaces meet community needs and future growth.

Join a progressive council with a commitment to collaboration, innovation and making a real difference in a growing municipality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreation and sports planning in local government.
• Creative and practical in turning ideas into action.
• Ability to navigate local government processes and engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and strategy for outdoor spaces across the region.
• Shape neighbourhoods with planning for parks and community spaces.
• Support projects from initial ideas to final design and construction.
• Improve existing parks and public spaces.
• Provide expert advice on community spaces and recreation facilities.

Skills

Recreation planning

Parks & community spaces

Local government processes

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Recreation and Open Space Planner to lead planning for parks, reserves and outdoor spaces across the region. You will work from initial ideas through to design and construction, ensuring spaces meet community needs and future growth.

Join a progressive council with a commitment to collaboration, innovation and making a real difference in a growing municipality.