Description:
- Permanent Full Time
- Band 8 ($124,881 - $139,089) + 11.5% super + monthly ADO
- Footscray, Melbourne
About us
Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.
The Opportunity
In your role as Coordinator Community Facilities Planning, you willbe responsible for leading and managing the delivery of key Community and Early Years Facilities' planning and projects. In addition to this, you will also lead and coordinate strategic projects, plans and frameworks that provide strategic and technical advice to Council and the community in relation to the planning, design and management of community facilities projects.
This includes working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic, environmental, infrastructure and community planning supports the community in accessing the services they need.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the use of qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and evaluation skills to plan and prioritise Community and Early Years facilities in an integrated manner that meets community needs and considers community activation, place and design outcomes.
- Provide strategic and operational advice to support the delivery of key projects and plans, including but not limited to growth area planning, masterplan development, place based initiatives, and facility design.
- In collaboration with the PMO, lead the management of Community and Early Years facilities projects management (from planning to project handover), including project consultation/liaison, coordination of project and stakeholder-based working group meetings, design review, tender review, and project completion.
- Lead and manage the development of Project Briefs and Business Cases using relevant Project Management Framework (PMF) documentation and reporting to support the planning and delivery of Community and Early Years facilities.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will have the following:
- Qualifications in Social Planning, Strategic Planning or lesser qualification with extensive experience in a similar role.
- Experience in the leadership, planning and management of community facilities projects
- Current Working with Children Check.
Why Choose Maribyrnong?
- Work with a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a culture-driven organisation;
- Enjoy working in a 6-star green star rated building close to public transport and food hubs;
So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!
How to Apply
To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on the closing date.
To download a copy of the position description please visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au
Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Suzanne Patterson, Manager Community Outcomes on 9688 0100 for a confidential discussion.
We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.