Design And Development Officer

Description:

The Design and Development officer within the Open Space Planning and Design team will drive quality outcomes in both new developer driven and Council led open space projects within the municipality. You will take the lead in implementing the Landscape Design Manual ensuring all new works to be vested in Council meet these standards and those of the subdivision act. You will also lead and provide support to the team and broader organisation by providing design solutions a range of parks and reserves, linear trails and green corridors as well as in other key sites and precincts.

The role is flexible in terms of working arrangements and location but will have on-site requirements. The most important factor is a strong background in construction oversight or management, your technical and design capacity and motivation to make a difference to the public realm of Ballarat.

The areas you will work across will include:

• Implementation of the Landscape Design Manual in relation to developer delivered open space including plan and design review, approvals, construction oversight and managing the handover of Council assets.

• Support the preparation of high-quality design collateral including visualisations where required for community, stakeholder and funding body engagement purposes

• Providing design advice to internal and external stakeholders

• Assistance with the preparation of tenders, proposals and submissions

• Performing site visits and surveillance

Essential Experience / Attributes:

• A degree in Landscape Architecture or similar related field with extensive on job experience

• Demonstrated experience with the design, documentation, assessment / preparation and/or approval of landscape plans of public open spaces

• Sound understanding of the statutory and strategic planning processes with knowledge of the Subdivision Act relating to open space planning, provision, and development preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in landscape construction, project management, stakeholder relations, supervision and dealing with contractors.

• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to articulate issues and influence outcomes through the design process.

• A folio of work / a recent project demonstrating experience in relation to public open space design, documentation and delivery.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Work Environment: Flexibility with hybrid work options.

• Working Conditions: Flexible, supportive, and friendly team environment with many employee benefits.

• Professional Development: Ongoing training opportunities and participation in a range of industry conferences and events.

• Ease of access and End of Trip Facilities: Public transport from Melbourne and a walkable/cyclable city. Shower and bike storage are available for use in the building.

• A Great Backdrop: Work in the centre of one of Victoria’s top tourism destination cities rich in creativity, heritage, culture and good local lunch and food options.

WHO WE ARE :

Ballarat is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country, uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.

Open Space Planning and Design is a unit within the Development and Growth Division which is responsible for delivering quality design projects in parks and reserves, open spaces, links for walking, cycling and recreational trails, green water corridors and other urban and landscape design projects.

The team are a small but passionate group of designers, Landscape Architects and technical experts who believe in the future of Ballarat and the potential to make a positive impact on its future through championing great design.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you are the right person for this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply online by sending a cover letter, resume, and portfolio OR link to your online portfolio as your key selection criteria.

The closing date for this position is 6th March 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

CONTACT:

Please call Joe Morgan-Payler, Team Leader Open Space Planning and Design on 0439 552 611 to discuss the opportunity and explore it further.

T he City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access . We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.