Open Space & Recreation Planner - 6-Month Contract (WFH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

WFH days

Office near transport

6-month contract

Potential for permanent

Job summary

Local Sydney Council is seeking a temporary Urban Planner on a 6-month contract to perform front-end and back-end planning for open space and recreation projects. You will engage with internal teams and community stakeholders to ensure lawful and sustainable management of community land.

The role reports to the Manager Infrastructure & Planning and requires strong research and communication skills to deliver plans, reports, and grant applications within a collaborative council environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Urban Planning experience.
• Council experience preferred but not essential.
• Proven track record of managing projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong research, written & verbal communication, & problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and implementation of Plans of Management in line with legislative requirements.
• Set about research to analyse and strategically plan for open space & recreation projects.
• Consult and engage in community activities.
• Report progress & projections in detail to Manager Infrastructure & Planning.
• Prepare site specific plans & grant applications as required.

Skills

Urban Planning

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Local Sydney Council is seeking a temporary Urban Planner on a 6-month contract to perform front-end and back-end planning for open space and recreation projects. You will engage with internal teams and community stakeholders to ensure lawful and sustainable management of community land.

The role reports to the Manager Infrastructure & Planning and requires strong research and communication skills to deliver plans, reports, and grant applications within a collaborative council environment.