Landscape Architecture (Design & Architecture)
Government - Local (Government & Defence)
Lead the new direction of how Council achieves high quality landscape outcomes for our community Permanent full-time, Werribee-based Salary from $152,773.48 (total renumeration package) commensurate with skills and experience We are Wyndham , one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.
Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.
Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.
A bit about the role We do things differently at Wyndham City, and the Coordinator Landscape Subdivisions plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality design based outcomes in the built or natural environment.
Reporting to the Manager of Manager Planning Building & Health, as part the leadership team you will foster a culture of inclusion, safety, and care for our people with a focus on achieving Council and Organisational objectives.
A dynamic, people and outcome-focused leader, you will lead a passionate team championing the Wyndham Values whilst contributing to long-term success and positive community outcomes.
With a strong background in change leadership, project delivery, service planning, and landscape experience, you are ideally positioned to ensure the Council has effective and efficient service and delivery models to meet its service levels.
What you will deliver Lead the Unit effectively and proactively to contribute to growth area planning to ensure liveability and practical, maintainable, and aesthetic outcomes within the built or natural environment. Lead, develop and motivate staff, through coaching, supervision, performance development and management, and reinforcement of Council values and policies. Negotiate improved development outcomes, for larger development proposals or proposals which will have an impact upon the built or natural environment. Provide professional input into the development of policies, plans, guidelines and mechanisms for improved design outcomes for private and public urban development as well as an enhanced efficiency of outputs. Provide high level advice to senior management and Council on design issues and projects. Prepare project briefs and supervise external consultants / service providers to deliver services on behalf of Council. Develop and implement the Unit's business plan and manage the Unit's budget and the capital works budget assigned to the Unit. What you will bring Extensive people leadership experience, promoting cross-divisional collaborated outcomes Extensive experience in landscape and urban design projects within local government or the private sector Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate, work across teams and provide clear and high-level advice and support Proven ability to effectively address and resolve strategic issues that arise within a growth area municipality, ensuring sustainable development and alignment with municipal goals Be part of something more Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?
What's next? If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter Van Til, Manager Planning Building & Health on 03 9742 0844 . Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM on Sunday, 23 June 2024 . Your call when to close the ad.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
Wyndham has experienced the largest and fastest growth in all Victorian local government areas and is the third fastest growing in Australia. Its estimated residential population set to exceed 245,000 people by 2021.
Spanning 542 square kilometres on a coastal plain on the western fringe of Melbourne, the City is home to a diversity of sectors: strong industrial and technology districts, two major retail precincts, intensive vegetable growing areas and grazing lands.
Key tourism and open space attractions such as the Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria's Open Range Zoo at Werribee, the State Equestrian Centre, the Point Cook Homestead and the Point Cook RAAF Museum surround the expansive urban area
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Wyndham has experienced the largest and fastest growth in all Victorian local government areas and is the third fastest growing in Australia. Its estimated residential population set to exceed 245,000 people by 2021.
Spanning 542 square kilometres on a coastal plain on the western fringe of Melbourne, the City is home to a diversity of sectors: strong industrial and technology districts, two major retail precincts, intensive vegetable growing areas and grazing lands.
Key tourism and open space attractions such as the Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria's Open Range Zoo at Werribee, the State Equestrian Centre, the Point Cook Homestead and the Point Cook RAAF Museum surround the expansive urban area
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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