Urban Design & Planning (Design & Architecture)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Full time
Role Overview
To provide leadership and guidance in relation to the delivery of high-quality public realm, recreation and open space planning outcomes.
Guide open space strategy and policy development advice to Council in order to inform, guide and improve the provision of Council's public realm and open space services, facilities and activities.
Responsibilities:
Play a key role in the strategic planning for open space within the Gympie Regional Council area specifically in relation to the future development and provision of Council recreation and sports parks open spaces and public realm improvements.
Act as an internal referral for development applications with regard to landscaping requirements and public open space matters.
Assist in developing policy and strategy relating to public open space activities and undertake operational strategic planning within agreed budgets and time frames.
Co-ordinate the preparation of and/or prepare strategic plans and documents in relation to public open space planning.
Review public open space plans, strategies and other documentation presented to Council prepared by others.
Provide specialist and technical open space advice to other Council departments.
Assist in the preparation of Council's capital works programme and budgets.
Establish and maintain co-operative and effective partnerships with relevant sport, environmental, open space, community and government organisations.
Liaise and consult with community groups, reference groups, Council departments, contractors, stakeholders, and organisations as appropriate.
Undertake community engagement, data analysis, and modelling to support evidence-based planning, strategy and policy development.
Assist in the process to discover grant funding opportunities that will benefit the Region's urban and open space design vision.
Assist in Council and service delivery reporting including preparation of service delivery statistics and financial reporting as required.
Other duties as directed by the Coordinator Urban Design.
Minimum Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Sport, Public Open Space Planning and/or a related discipline and/or significant experience in planning, strategy or policy development in a local government environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in leading and delivering successful open space projects.
Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving knowledge and skills with sound judgement.
Demonstrated experience in effective communication with enhanced written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare reports and provide technical open space advice.
Knowledge of and ability to implement best practice project management skills.
Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence that is current and maintained.
Compensation:
Competitive annual salary commencing at $101,122, plus up to 13% superannuation and a great range of additional benefits.
Application Process:
Keen to apply?
- Simply head to Council's website and follow the "Careers at Council" link to submit your online application:
Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST.
No late applications will be accepted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply.
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