Senior Parks Infrastructure Planner — Flexible, Impactful Open Space

Logan City Council; Logan City; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from Level 6.1

Flexible work arrangements

Health & Wellness programs

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Logan City Council is seeking 2x Senior Parks Infrastructure Planner to join the Parks Branch on a full-time, 24-month contract. The role provides strategic leadership in planning and optimising the parks and open space infrastructure network in line with LGIP and local planning frameworks.

You will analyse growth, forecast demand, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare reports, and mentor team members, helping shape the liveability and delivery of sustainable park spaces

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning or related discipline.
• Experience in strategic infrastructure planning, parks planning, open space planning, urban planning or related field.
• Sound understanding of infrastructure planning principles, including demand forecasting, growth management and network planning.
• Knowledge of planning legislation, policy frameworks and regulatory requirements, preferably within Queensland's planning system.
• Proven ability to develop strategic plans, policies and infrastructure planning documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and managing data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience mentoring and supporting colleagues in a professional environment.
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
• Current working rights for Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of parks and open space strategies, plans and policies aligned with infrastructure planning principles.
• Provide specialist advice on long-term infrastructure planning, network optimisation, demand forecasting and growth management.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of structure plans, master plans and strategic planning projects.
• Coordinate parks and open space infrastructure planning inputs into the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) and Planning Scheme.
• Analyse population growth, service demand, catchments, provision standards and network performance to inform future infrastructure planning.
• Oversee planning processes associated with parkland acquisition, rationalisation and network optimisation.
• Prepare complex reports, technical advice and recommendations relating to parks infrastructure planning.
• Maintain and improve parks infrastructure planning datasets, GIS mapping and network planning information.
• Represent the Parks Branch on multidisciplinary projects and working groups across Council.
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive community outcomes.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and technical expertise to team members on complex planning matters.

Skills

GIS experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Logan City Council is seeking 2x Senior Parks Infrastructure Planner to join the Parks Branch on a full-time, 24-month contract. The role provides strategic leadership in planning and optimising the parks and open space infrastructure network in line with LGIP and local planning frameworks.

You will analyse growth, forecast demand, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare reports, and mentor team members, helping shape the liveability and delivery of sustainable park spaces