Open Space Planner - St Kilda, Australia - City of Port Phillip

City of Port Phillip

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St Kilda, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Synopsis:
Open Space Planner
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Salary Range Band 7 $104,946 - $117,440 plus 11% super:

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Full time, permanent position:

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We are a diverse & inclusive council based in St Kilda with a positive culture and flexible working arrangements possible

About City of Port Phillip

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors.

What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

What's the role all about
Are you a passionate and driven planner looking to contribute to improving our public open spaces?

Ideally this role would suit a pro-active and strategic thinker with qualifications in urban planning, urban design or similar and extensive experience in open space planning.

We have a passionate and driven team who all work together to deliver outcomes that positively benefit our community.

1 x full-time, permanent position

What you might do

Develop and deliver strategies and plans that will provide the framework for the management of our public open spaces
Implement the current strategic open space planning, and wider Council policies and strategies for open spaces
Provide advice and guidance on open space planning issues across the organisation.

Who we are looking for

Tertiary qualifications in urban planning, urban design, or similar
Experience in open space planning and policy development, review and implementation
Excellent communication skills
Analytical and conceptual skills to solve open space planning issues
Victorian Driver Licence

Our work environment
We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip.

Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive.

Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.

What's in it for you

We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 5060% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze
Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well

- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work
20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology
Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Evidence of COVID19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what's next?
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Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria.

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