Coordinator Public Spaces Planning and Design

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.

The Coordinator Public Spaces Planning and Design is responsible for planning and designing sustainable fit for purpose open space and facilities as well as managing relationships to support sporting and recreational users. This includes developing and implementing Plans of Management Masterplans and designs for public spaces. The position will collaborate with staff across council stakeholders and users to provide the required level of service balanced by budget need and asset management planning.

The successful applicant will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture Sport Public Open Space Planning or a related discipline and/or significant relevant experience in a local government environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in leading and delivering successful public open space and facilities projects
• Analytical conceptual and problem-solving knowledge and skills with sound judgement and capacity to make recommendations where diverse interests need to be considered
• Demonstrated experience in effective communication with enhanced written and verbal communication skills experience in presentations and advanced community engagement skills
• Ability to prepare reports and provide technical public open space advice in response to organisational needs
• Significant experience with Local Government tendering and procurement procedures and policies
• Demonstrated ability to lead manage & supervise multiple disciplines to contribute to team goals and outcomes
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with peers customers and community organisations and an ability to work as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
• Be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus with sound customer service skills and the ability to embrace a system of change and continual improvement
• Computer literacy particularly in the MS Office suite of products
• Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description herefor more information.

About this role:

• Permanent full-time position
• 70 hour fortnight/week
• Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Located at Councils Auburn office with frequent travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

• Grade 14 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $2303.00 to $2648.45 per week plus 12% superannuation
• The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
• Car allowance of $11608.48 per annum or a leaseback vehicle
• Mobile phone

What youll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required.

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave 15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
• Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

Contact Daniel Anderson Executive Manager Environment and Planning Systems onor for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 8 June 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.