Infrastructure and Operations - Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning | Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry, Policy/Planning/Research
Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)Bachelor's degree, or post graduate degree, in Landscape Architecture, Recreation Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Natural Resources Management or HorticultureLGO 6 ($93,992 - $100,333 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experienceWhy Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
Our vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role This role provides technical advice, strategic guidance and forward planning support on parks and open space matters, and assists other senior staff in the provision of professional landscaping and open space advice to council and its stakeholders on issues pertaining to open space planning, design and investigations and any related general inquiries.
About You To be successful in this role you will require:
Bachelor's degree, or post graduate degree, in Landscape Architecture, Recreation Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Natural Resources Management or Horticulture.Demonstrated broad range experience in the planning and investigation of landscape involving public infrastructure, especially as it relates to open spaces and streetscapes.Project Management qualifications or experience would be highly regarded.Technical skills as characterised by the ability to investigate, analyse, interpret and provide advice on landscape concepts, designs and open space studies, including the ability to think strategically when considering impacts on local park enhancements.A sound knowledge of the management principles and practices of integrated land use planning, especially as it relates to landscape design and open space planning.Well-developed arbitration, negotiation and interpersonal skills to enable the effective communication and negotiation of acceptable outcomes with stakeholders; including sound written and numeracy skills to assist in the development of technical reports, statement of landscape intents, concept plans, Master Plans, policies, open space planning strategies and correspondence.Well-developed skills in the utilisation of relevant computer programs and software associated with open space design and presentation.The ability to acquire a sound knowledge of council documents relating to open space matters, standard drawings, policies and procedures; relevant legislation, Australian Standards, current industry standards of practice and their application to the design and planning of open space matters, construction and maintenance of open space infrastructure.How to Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday January 19, 2025
What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loadingUp to 5 weeks annual leaveUp to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave14 weeks paid Parental LeaveDomestic and Family Violence LeaveUp to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing membersSalary Sacrifice opportunitiesLearning and Development opportunitiesFitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilitiesEmployee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businessesEmployee Assistance Program* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact ****** or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.
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