Job Description - Senior Park Lands Planner (Strategic Design) (2401125) About the Opportunity As the Senior Park Lands Planner (Strategic Design), you will drive the innovative planning and implementation of key projects within the Adelaide Park Lands Management Strategy. Your focus will be on creating inclusive, accessible, and environmentally resilient green spaces that enhance community well-being and strengthen the connection between people and nature.
Your responsibilities will include delivering creative presentations, offering specialist input on best practices and emerging trends, and managing the day-to-day operations of planning and design projects. You will also play a pivotal role in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including building meaningful relationships with the Kaurna community to support effective co-designing with Country.
Your expertise will ensure that projects align with the City of Adelaide's Reconciliation Action Plan and Park Lands policies. By working closely with various experts and senior council officers, you will contribute to achieving regenerative outcomes for the Adelaide Park Lands. If you are passionate about urban design, sustainability, and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.
This is a great opportunity to have a genuine, long-term impact on the Adelaide Park Lands.
About You To be successful in this role you will have:
Extensive experience in urban design, landscape architecture, open space and/or park lands planning and management.Significant experience in strategy development, including a demonstrated ability to balance multiple and often competing demands on the use of open space and their day to day and long-term management.Extensive knowledge and understanding in relation to the following areas:biodiversity and natural systemsthe role and values of urban park lands in today's societycultural heritage and land managementsustainability principles and practicessport and recreational philosophies and trendsgeospatial data gathering and analysisSound knowledge of the South Australian planning system.For Further Enquiries & How to Apply All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Jared Wilson on 08 8203 7199.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Jared Wilson, Team Leader, Park Lands Planning.
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Applications close at 11.59pm, 14 November 2024. Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 7 Classification commencing at $113,341 + 11.5% superannuation. Please note that the base salary will increase to $116,741 commencing the first full pay period in January 2025.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.
We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds. Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333.
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