Open Space & Recreational Planner

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH days

Office near parking and transport

35 hour weeks

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) in Sydney seeks a temporary Open Space & Recreational Planner for a 6-month contract. You will perform front-end and back-end planning for open space and recreation, reporting to the Team Leader and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to manage community land lawfully and sustainably.

The role requires 3+ years in urban planning, strong knowledge of local government and Crown Lands acts, and solid communication and research abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Urban Planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and compliance.
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and implementation of Plans of Management.
• Conduct research to strategically plan open space & recreation projects.
• Consult and engage with community activities and stakeholders.
• Report progress and projections to the Infrastructure & Planning Manager.
• Prepare site-specific plans and grant applications as required.

Skills

Urban Planning

Legislation knowledge

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Job description

• 6-month contract, maternity leave cover
• Healthy work-life balance, 35 hours p/w, Monday to Friday, WFH days
• Walking distance from train station and on-site parking available

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a Local Sydney Council that is looking for a temporary 6-Month contract Open Space & Recreational Planner that can hit the ground running for a large-scale project . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is looking for a consistent pipeline of unique projects in line with their future initiatives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be performing both front-end and back-end planning, designing and implementation processes, related to both open space and recreation. Reporting into the Open Space & Recreation Planning Team Leader, you will also be working with internal teams and external stakeholders, including key community members and partners to manage and preserve community land in a lawful and sustainable manner.

DUTIES

• 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 AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of Urban Planning experience
• Previous Council experience is preferred but not essential
• Proven track record of managing projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Strong knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 & Crown Lands Management Act 2016
• Strong research, written & verbal communication, & problem-solving skills

CULTURE

Our client is looking for someone that is efficient but detailed in each stage of their work, along with being comfortable with working with both internal and external teams.

REMUNERATIONS & BENEFITS

• $70 - $80 p/h + super
• 6 Month Contract with potential for permanent full-time contract
• 35 hour working weeks
• Office Based Role
• Office located near parking, bus stops and train station