Recreation and Open Space Development Planner
Temporary – Full Time until 12 January 2027
Location: Morwell
Band 6 Salary Range: $97,245.14 to $105,466.60 plus 12% superannuation
Department: City Presentation
We currently have an opportunity for a Recreation and Open Space Development Planner to join our Recreation & Open Space Planning Team.
The Role
As a Recreation and Open Space Planner, you will assess and review development and landscape plans for open space areas within future residential developments that will become Council owned land through the subdivisional development process.
You will plan and deliver projects in Council's public open space areas, including parks and playgrounds in accordance with Council's Public Open Space Strategy.
You will also provide professional advice to ratepayers, external bodies, general public and internal officers to help deliver the objectives from strategies, plans, or policies and support the team in the development and review of internal policies and procedures.
This role offers plenty of variety and will allow you to work as part of a small team, working collaboratively with the Coordinator Recreation & Open Space Planning.
About You
For this role we are seeking applicants who have:
* Experienced in landscape and open space planning and development.
* A demonstrated ability to develop Recreation and Open Space planning strategies, policies and plans.
* Demonstrated skills to develop and manage minor capital works projects, ideally within the establishment of community facilities such as parks, play spaces and community spaces.Demonstrated project management expertise in the planning, implementation, contract management and timely delivery of minor capital works
* Strong customer service focus.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
All successful applicants are required to undergo a Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options, we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit to submit your application.
Applications will close on 11.59pm Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Contact Jarrod Raun - Coordinator Recreation & Open Space Planning on for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.