Open Space & Urban Design Planner

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a planning specialist to review open space development, ensuring high-quality, well-designed public spaces for a growing community. You will provide expert advice and coordinate across departments to align with council standards and growth strategies.

The role emphasises collaboration with internal teams and external partners, with a fixed-term 9-month appointment at Band 6, offering a competitive salary plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in town planning, urban design, recreation planning, landscape architecture or related field.
• Experience in policy development and advocating land management strategies.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and statutory processes for open space planning.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret data to inform policy decisions.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating feedback on planning referrals and landscape plans from City departments.
• Provide specialist advice on legislative requirements for open space networks and recreation services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement council policies and standards for growth areas.
• Review and advise on open space master plans and landscape plans required by planning permit conditions.
• Project manage internal and external stakeholders in planning and delivering public open space projects.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Open space planning

Town planning knowledge

Education

Town planning degree

Urban design degree

Landscape architecture degree

Job description

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a planning specialist to review open space development, ensuring high-quality, well-designed public spaces for a growing community. You will provide expert advice and coordinate across departments to align with council standards and growth strategies.

The role emphasises collaboration with internal teams and external partners, with a fixed-term 9-month appointment at Band 6, offering a competitive salary plus superannuation.