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Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.
About Brimbank
The City of Brimbank, located 10 km west of Melbourne, is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne, comprising 25 suburbs and key activity centres such as Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham, and Keilor. It is renowned for its multicultural community, state-of-the-art facilities like the Bowery Theatre and Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and ongoing transformational infrastructure projects including Melbourne Airport Rail and Sunshine Precinct redevelopment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Full Time Permanent leader to join our team based in Sunshine, responsible for shaping vibrant, green, and welcoming open spaces for the community. Reporting to the Manager Parks & Public Realm, you will lead the Open Space Unit, develop policies, plans, and projects, and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver open space, parks, and urban forest outcomes.
Develop and implement strategies, policies, and capital works projects.
Engage with community and stakeholders to ensure accessible and meaningful outdoor spaces.
Manage planning, programming, and project management of capital initiatives.
Promote organizational values and behaviors within the team.
Qualifications and Skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field, with extensive experience.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in strategy development, policy, and capital project management.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Alignment with Brimbank values and behaviors.
Benefits and Application
Enjoy making a positive impact in your community, with benefits detailed in the Council's Employee Value Proposition. To apply, submit your Resume and a Cover Letter (max 2 pages) via the online portal, addressing how you meet the role's key aspects.
Brimbank encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds. For support or inquiries, contact People Culture and Wellbeing at 9249 4000.
Brimbank is a Child Safe organization committed to child-safe practices. Eligibility requires Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or legal work rights.
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Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job functions: Design and Management
Industries: Government Administration, Community Development, Urban Planning
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