Help shape the future of open space planning in Yarra Ranges We’re hiring a Senior Open Space Planner.

This is a senior strategic role for a planner who wants to influence how open space contributes to communities, landscapes and places across the Yarra Ranges. You’ll help shape planning, policy and project outcomes that affect how people connect with nature and experience public spaces.

The role sits within our Design and Place department, where you’ll collaborate closely with strategic planning, urban design and landscape architecture to develop integrated, place-based solutions and strengthen the contribution of open space to creating excellent places.

Combining strong analytical capability with creative and systems thinking,



you’ll lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of open space planning projects, translating strategic intent into practical, high-impact outcomes.

As a trusted advisor and thought leader, you’ll provide specialist advice across Council, embedding community need, environmental stewardship and climate resilience, inclusion, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing into planning and decision-making.

This is a full-time, permanent position (38 hours per week). This is a Band 7 role with a salary range between $110,534 and $123,686 per annum, plus superannuation.

📌 Senior Open Space Planner (Lilydale)
🏢 Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Region
📍 Lilydale