Senior Open Space Planner: Strategy, Planning & Leadership

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Senior Open Space Planner to lead the development and delivery of strategic open space planning projects within the Sport, Recreation and Property department in Melbourne. You will guide policy formation, asset planning, and major development responses, while leading two Open Space Planners to deliver priorities.

Applicants should hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Open Space Planning or Landscape Architecture, with strong project management and

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Open Space Planning, Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in developing open space planning policies and strategic plans.
• Strong project management and evaluation skills to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of open space planning projects, strategies, policies and plans.
• Coordinate annual work plans for open space planning function.
• Undertake research, data analysis and needs assessments for evidence-based planning.
• Contribute to capital works program and assess project costs and benefits.
• Provide specialist advice on land acquisition and asset management.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Open Space Planning degree

Landscape Architecture

Job description

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Senior Open Space Planner to lead the development and delivery of strategic open space planning projects within the Sport, Recreation and Property department in Melbourne. You will guide policy formation, asset planning, and major development responses, while leading two Open Space Planners to deliver priorities.

Applicants should hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Open Space Planning or Landscape Architecture, with strong project management and