Senior Open Space Planner — Strategy, Leadership & Growth

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Senior Open Space Planner to lead strategic open space planning projects, ensuring alignment with the Open Space Strategy and capital investments. You will provide specialist advice on land acquisition, asset planning, and major proposals, while guiding a small team of planners.

The role sits in the Sport, Recreation and Property department and requires delivering high-quality reports and effective stakeholder engagement with external agencies and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Open Space Planning, Landscape Architecture or related discipline with proven experience in open space planning policies and strategic plans.
• Strong project management and evaluation skills to manage complex projects, risks, and budgets.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of open space planning projects, strategies, and plans aligned with the Open Space Strategy.
• Coordinate annual work plans for open space planning in collaboration with the Coordinator Sport Infrastructure & Open Space.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Open Space Planning / Landscape Architecture

Job description

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Senior Open Space Planner to lead strategic open space planning projects, ensuring alignment with the Open Space Strategy and capital investments. You will provide specialist advice on land acquisition, asset planning, and major proposals, while guiding a small team of planners.

The role sits in the Sport, Recreation and Property department and requires delivering high-quality reports and effective stakeholder engagement with external agencies and