Open Space Development Officer

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Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Role purpose and Objectives

This position is responsible for overseeing the development of design, project development and community engagement to shovel-ready status for capital projects related to open space development, including playgrounds, parks, landscaping, and recreation reserve related projects. The role also involves strategic planning for Council's open spaces and recreation reserve projects to manage community expectations and plan for future projects through an integrated approach. Strategic work will include open space and playground strategies, precinct plans, masterplans, and Integrated Water Management (IWM) projects.

For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)

Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in a relevant field (project management, landscape architecture) and / experience in commercial and or community infrastructure design development.
Knowledge of budgetary control and processes.
Experience in the development of masterplans, policies and strategies
Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills.
Highly developed experience in design project management.
High quality oral and written communication skills.
Extensive experience in scoping and design of municipal infrastructure.

Essential qualifications and experience

Hold a tertiary qualification in project management or landscape architecture, or possess extensive experience equivalent to such a qualification.
Knowledge and experience in infrastructure design
Experience in, and knowledge of project management.
Experience managing large-scale projects.
Drivers Licence

Desirable qualifications and experience

Previous experience in Local Government
White Card or Construction Card.