Coordinator Community Planning

1x Temporary, Full Time (12 months) - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: Competitive Salary + 11.5% Super + Vehicle Allowance or Leaseback Vehicle
Closing Date: 18th October 2024

Are you an experienced Architect or Landscape Architect, looking for a career shaping opportunity, in a city shaping role?

Then this may be the role for you!

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council (Council) offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects.

It is an exciting time to work with Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Liverpool City Council (Council) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled Coordinator Community Planning for a 12-month contract, with possibility of extension. The purpose of the position is to lead and supervise a team of specialist buildings and open space planners, to forward plan and design a pipeline of social infrastructure projects, across the Liverpool LGA

Key responsibilities of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:

•  Leading and supervising staff members within the team and overseeing their day-to-day work.
• Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and the community, as required.
• Undertaking comprehensive and detailed demographic analysis across the Liverpool LGA, to understand changes to local population and respective user needs.
• Developing and maintaining; policies, strategies, master plans, concept designs, plans of management, and other documentation relating to open space and community facilities planning.
• Providing technical advice and input into projects being delivered by other teams within Council, the NSW Government, private developers and/or other organisations.
• Providing technical assistance to teams managing the execution of projects that have been planned / designed by the Social Infrastructure Planning team.
• Preparing grant applications, to seek funding for social infrastructure projects.Representing the team, including through attending and presenting at inter-departmental meetings, governance / community committee meetings, workshops and as part of community consultation activities.

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will possess the following:

• University Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• Experience in leading and supervising staff (preferably Architects and/or Landscape Architects).
• Experience in leading social infrastructure planning projects, including master plans for complex and significant sites.
• Attention to detail and a desire to deliver work to a high standard.
• Understanding of legislation and industry standards relevant to the team’s function and remit of work.
• Skills in project management, with the ability to successfully manage a complex and dynamic workload.
• Emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting work, and liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability, resilience, decisiveness, with the ability to motivate staff and efficiently and effectively problem solve, to achieve results. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• Vehicle allowance (or leaseback vehicle, if available) is offered with this position.
• Work issued laptop.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby. 
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education. 

The salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description 

For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner on JefferysN@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

For further information about the position please contact Ariz Ashraf, Coordinator City Design and Public Domainvia. phone on 0408 365 983.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

To be eligible to apply for temporary positions at Liverpool City Council, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. You must also agree to provide documentation, as proof of work rights in Australia.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.