Job Title: Senior Urban Designer
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Urban Designer to join our City Strategy department at Melton City Council.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of our city, providing expert advice on urban design principles and practices, and working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects.
About the Role
The Senior Urban Designer will be responsible for:
* Managing and coordinating the review, monitoring and development of design guidelines, policies, strategies and plans.
* Providing urban design expertise in developing urban design guidelines and policies for council, assessing planning applications and Council project proposals, project management, stakeholder and community engagement and consultation.
* Undertaking community consultation activities to ensure the community has awareness of, and opportunities to input in the preparation of urban design projects.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Tertiary qualification in Urban Design/Architecture or a related discipline with extensive practice experience in Urban Design or lesser formal qualifications with extensive practice experience.
* Experience in delivering a broad range of urban design projects, including subdivision design.
* Demonstrated experience of working with a range of stakeholders to achieve improved design outcomes while maintaining effective working relationships.
Culture and Values
Melton City Council is a vibrant and diverse organisation that values innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. Our vision is to create a city that is accessible to all, where everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package, generous leave and flexibility, and opportunities for professional development and growth. As an employee of Melton City Council, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
* 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)
If you are a motivated and experienced urban designer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.