Open Space Planner

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 102 - 114

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Open Space Planner

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victorias last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country were renowned for our scenic beauty thats rich in both history and heritage. Were home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes townships and emerging communities in some of Australias fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64175 residents it is forecast to grow to 221636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

The Open Space Planner role will lead the development and implementation of policies strategies and plans that guide the delivery of open space services across the municipality including the finalisation and implementation of the Mitchell Open Space Strategy.

This position will ensure that the planning and provision of open space meet the needs of Mitchells current and future communities supporting sustainable growth and enhancing the overall liveability of the region.

The role will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong effective partnerships with key stakeholders including internal departments government agencies and community organisations. Through these collaborations the Open Space Planner will facilitate the achievement of Councils strategic goals and priorities working to improve recreation and open space outcomes and contribute to the health and wellbeing of Mitchells communities.

This role is a permanent opportunity with a Monthly ADO. Remuneration begins at $102.7K to $114.7K (Band 7) plus superannuation.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience and qualifications in open space planning environment planning landscape architecture or related fields. You will be a critical cog in the process of Precinct Structure Plans Development Plans and Statutory Planning referrals and advocating for and understanding the importance of open space will be front of mind.

Working in a diverse environment comprising of greenfields sites through to established townships - and everything in between you will be flexible knowledgable self motivated and keen to make a difference to the lives of our ever growing community.

For further information about this role please contact Dean Frank Recreation and Open Space Coordinator on.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check prior to Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 14 November2025.

Open Space PlannerMitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victorias last great story of growth.Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country were renowned for our scenic beauty thats rich in both history and heritage. Were home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes townsh...