Job no: 500367
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Classification: Band 6 - Commencing at $95,760 pa
Categories: Urban Design, Planning & Growth
About the role
The Open Space Planning and Design Officer provides planning advice and design expertise to support the delivery of high-quality public parks and open spaces across the City of Greater Geelong. The role contributes to statutory planning referrals, open space design and strategic planning to help create vibrant, well-connected community spaces.
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time (12 months)
Classification: Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super
Key responsibilities include:
* Review and prepare responses to statutory planning referrals and development applications relating to public open space.
* Provide design expertise through the preparation of concept plans, reserve masterplans and landscape designs.
* Interpret relevant planning legislation and policies relating to the provision of public open space.
* Analyse open space planning challenges and contribute to practical planning and design solutions.
* Prepare reports, plans and presentations using relevant design and GIS software.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, developers, consultants and community stakeholders.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will bring experience in landscape architecture, open space planning or a related field, with strong design and planning skills and the ability to interpret statutory planning processes. You will be an organised and collaborative professional who can manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to high-quality planning and design outcomes.
Essential Experience:
* Tertiary qualification in a landscape design profession such as landscape architecture or a related field.
* Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
* Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).
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Diversity and Inclusion
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.
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Applications and Enquiries
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Enquiries: Alistair Bain – Coordinator Open Space Planning | 5272 4920 |
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Advertised: 16 Mar 2026 12:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time