Team Leader Open Space Planning

City of Ballarat; Ballarat; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Learning and development programs

Employee benefits program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

City of Ballarat is seeking a seasoned open space planning and design professional to lead the Open Space Planning and Design group within the City Design Unit. The role reports to the Executive Manager City Design and acts as advocate for open space matters.

The role requires an organised and adaptive leader with strong technical skills in landscape design and proven leadership of open space initiatives. City Design is responsible for streetscapes, public realm, open spaces and urban renewal

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience related to open spaces, parks and reserves.
• Ability to draw quality sketch, concept and detailed designs for parklands and open spaces using AutoCAD.
• Experience preparing/reviewing landscape plans for development applications.
• Proven people management skills and ability to inspire a diverse team.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Open Space Planning and Design group within the City Design Unit.
• Advocate for open space planning and design matters with stakeholders.
• Oversee landscape design projects across parks, reserves and public realm.
• Guide the planning and development process for private reserves via planning/subdivision.
• Manage a team of Landscape Architects and Project Managers across the full project life-cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Open space planning

Landscape design

AutoCAD

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

• Team Leader Open Space Planning and Design


• Seeking a leader passionate about landscape design and open spaces


• Permanent, full-time leadership role

About the role

City of Ballarat is seeking an experienced open space planning and design professional to lead the Open Space Planning and Design group within the City Design Unit. The role reports directly to the Executive Manager City Design and acts as the advocate for relevant open space planning and design matters. The role requires an organised and adaptive leader who can demonstrate strong technical skills regarding landscape design, clear and competent leadership managing relevant open space matters and has a solid understanding of the planning and development process for private reserves that are created through the planning and subdivision process.

City Design is a unit within the Development and Growth Division, responsible for delivering quality design projects in streetscapes and the public realm, open spaces, new links for walking, cycling and recreational trails, upgrades to major urban renewal sites and other urban and landscape design projects.

This is a terrific opportunity for a landscape design leader experienced across the full life-cycle of open space projects to bring that expertise to a team of dedicated Landscape Architects and Project Managers.

This is a full-time permanent role based in central Ballarat, but the role can be a hybrid working arrangement and we are happy to work through flexible work options for the right candidate.

For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria, please view the Position Description available here on our Careers Page

• Team Leader Open Space Planning and Design


• Seeking a leader passionate about landscape design and open spaces


• Permanent, full-time leadership role


• Ballarat VIC (flexible arrangements available)

About the role

City of Ballarat is seeking an experienced open space planning and design professional to lead the Open Space Planning and Design group within the City Design Unit. The role reports directly to the Executive Manager City Design and acts as the advocate for relevant open space planning and design matters. The role requires an organised and adaptive leader who can demonstrate strong technical skills regarding landscape design, clear and competent leadership managing relevant open space matters and has a solid understanding of the planning and development process for private reserves that are created through the planning and subdivision process.

City Design is a unit within the Development and Growth Division, responsible for delivering quality design projects in streetscapes and the public realm, open spaces, new links for walking, cycling and recreational trails, upgrades to major urban renewal sites and other urban and landscape design projects.

This is a terrific opportunity for a landscape design leader experienced across the full life-cycle of open space projects to bring that expertise to a team of dedicated Landscape Architects and Project Managers.

This is a full-time permanent role based in central Ballarat, but the role can be a hybrid working arrangement and we are happy to work through flexible work options for the right candidate.

For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria, please view the Position Description available here on our Careers Page

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced people and design leader with a passion for the design and planning of high-quality open spaces, parks and reserves.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience related to the design of open spaces, parks and reserves.


• Demonstrated capacity to draw quality sketch, concept and detailed designs for parklands and open spaces using AutoCAD and related software (a portfolio of relevant designs / projects should be submitted with the application).


• Demonstrated experience preparing / reviewing landscape plans associated with development applications.


• Demonstrated people management experience including the ability to inspire a diverse team, collaborate, encourage innovation and reform, and create a positive team culture.


• Demonstrated high level of leadership, interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to articulate issues and influence outcomes.


• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate design discipline or approved equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Landscape Architecture) and several years' experience managing, designing and delivering relevant projects within or with Local Government.


• Senior and middle-management experience highly regarded

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact James Guy, Executive Manager City Design email ********@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There's more to remuneration than just salary.

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs


• Flexible work policies


• Employee benefits program


• MyWellbeing initiatives

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us.

We're proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.