Recreation and Open Space Planner

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $96,528.40 - $105,770.45 + 11.5% Super
 Closing Date: 19 March 2025

Are you a Landscape Architect, looking for a career shaping opportunity, in a city shaping role?

Then this may be the role for you!

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council (Council) offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects. It is an exciting time to work with Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Liverpool City Council (Council) is seeking to permanently appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled Landscape Architect to the position of Recreation and Open Space Planner. The purpose of the position is to forward plan and design a pipeline of open space and recreation projects, across the Liverpool LGA.

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Undertaking comprehensive and detailed demographic analysis across the Liverpool LGA, to understand changes to local population and respective user needs.
• Developing and maintaining; policies, strategies, master plans, concept designs, plans of management, and other documentation relating to open space and recreation planning.
• Providing technical advice and input into projects being delivered by other teams within Council, the NSW Government, private developers and/or other organisations.
• Providing technical assistance to teams managing the execution of projects that have been planned / designed by the Community Planning team.
• Preparing grant applications, to seek funding for social infrastructure projects.
• Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and the community, as required.
• Attending and presenting at inter-departmental meetings, governance / community committee meetings, workshops and as part of community consultation activities.

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will possess the following:

• University Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in open space and recreation planning projects, including master plans for complex and significant sites.
• Attention to detail and a desire to deliver work to a high standard.
• Understanding of legislation and industry standards relevant to open space and recreation planning.
• Skills in project management, with the ability to successfully manage a complex and dynamic workload.
• High level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, practical, outcome-focused, have good stakeholder management skills, and a demonstrated ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload. You will also need to have good written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, including proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud software packages (i.e., InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator). 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• Work issued laptop.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby. 
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education. 

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

You are encouraged to submit examples of your work, that demonstrate your relevant design and graphic communication skills, and experience. Please note your involvement in the projects that are included. Please attach the examples to either your Resume or Cover Letter (in PDF format), which is uploaded as a part of your application in the recruitment portal (Please do not submit links to websites that require your examples to be downloaded).

Click here for a copy of the position description 

For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on (02) 8711 7673.

For further information about the position please contact Ana Lage, Coordinator Community Planning via. phone on 0401 171 877.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.