Open Space & Recreation Planner - 6-Month Contract, WFH

Ivory Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Six-month contract

35-hour weeks

Office-based role

Parking nearby

Job summary

Ivory Group is assisting a Local Sydney Council by recruiting an Open Space & Recreational Planner for a 6-month contract. The role involves front-end and back-end planning for open space and recreation, liaising with internal teams and community stakeholders to ensure lawful, sustainable management of community land.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in urban planning, strong written and verbal communication, and knowledge of relevant local government legislation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Urban Planning experience.
• Experience in local government environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 & Crown Lands Management Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and implementation of Plans of Management in line with legislative requirements
• Research to analyse and plan open space & recreation projects
• Consult and engage in community activities
• Report progress and projections to Manager Infrastructure & Planning
• Prepare site-specific plans & grant applications

Skills

Urban planning

Research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Ivory Group is assisting a Local Sydney Council by recruiting an Open Space & Recreational Planner for a 6-month contract. The role involves front-end and back-end planning for open space and recreation, liaising with internal teams and community stakeholders to ensure lawful, sustainable management of community land.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in urban planning, strong written and verbal communication, and knowledge of relevant local government legislation.