Position Number: P00912

Directorate & Branch: EPS / Environmental Living

Service: Natural Area Visitor Facilities

Location: Katoomba (HQ)

Position Classification: Band 10

POSITION PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE The primary purpose of this position is to assist Council in achieving Council’s vision for the

City as it relates to design and management of urban areas, landscapes and public open space areas.

The position is focused towards carrying out landscape design, related community consultation, estimation and project management of landscape construction projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.

The position will work as part of a cooperative effort within Council to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality projects, appropriate to community needs.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Program Leader, Natural Area Visitor Facilities

Staff Responsibility: Nil

Key Internal Relationships:

Natural Area Management Teams

Transport Planning & Civil Asset Teams

Infrastructure Design

Sport, Recreation and Cemetery Services Branch

Community and Social Planning

Strategic Resource Allocation Branch

City Planning Branch

Project Delivery Branch

Place Management

Key External Relationships:

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

External suppliers, consultants and contractors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Landscape Design

- Provide expertise in urban and landscape design.

- Maintain knowledge of statutory requirements, standards, policy and framework

related to the position, urban design & landscape.
- Deliver outcomes which enhance and retain the culture and natural and built heritage

of the City and achieve a high level of environmental performance within the constraints of the projects.
- Develop new concept design for visitor facilities and other open space land use

within urban and natural areas.
- Prepare high-quality detailed designs and construction drawings.

- Prepare Bill of Quantities and cost estimation of designs.

- Prepare design documentation and specifications for contract/procurement

purposes.

Project Management

- Prepare consultant briefs, contracts, and procurement documentation.

- Coordinate and project manage internal service providers and external consultants/

contractors to ensure the implementation of landscape and construction projects.
- Coordinate and project manage internal service providers and external consultants

to deliver significant strategies or external design processes to guide landscape development within the City.
- Project manage tasks as directed and supervise staff/or consultants allocated for the

project teams.
- Maintain project budgets and controls to ensure that projects are completed within

project budgets and timeframes.

Communication

- Provide advice to all Sections of Council regarding relevant urban design,

landscape, heritage and environmental issues.
- Represent Council, Directorate or Branch as required or directed.

- Liaise, network with and provide advice to the public, community groups,

management committees, government departments and Council staff on urban design/planning related matters.
- Undertake community consultation and negotiation with relevant stakeholders on

urban and landscape design related matters.




- Deal with customer and public enquiries in relation to projects within the position’s

roles and responsibilities.

Branch Management

- Contribute to the development of work programs, annual budgets, corporate planning

and other business activities as directed.
- Lead or contribute to the development, management and acquittal of internal and

external funding applications.
- Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of strategic planning

documents, such as the Community Strategic Plan, Master Plans or Plans of

Management;

- Prepare correspondence, Council reports, media releases as required/directed.

- Ensure compliance with Council’s commitments through policies such as Code of

Conduct, equal employment prospect, and health and safety.
- Keep the Manager informed on all matters which are likely to impact on Council and

the community in the short or long term.
- Deliver other roles and responsibilities as directed by the Manager or Executive.

- Act in higher grade positions (HGP) as required.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and

community.
- We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with explicit priorities and

focus.
- We are service focused & we continuously improve service provision and provide

excellent customer service.
- We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes.

- We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and

culture.
- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best

value resource allocation. These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work

Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and,

Supporting Community.

WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY

Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Council’s policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are not limited to identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your

Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);

never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet its legal workplace health and safety obligations.





You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition, you are required at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.

COMPLIANCE & RISK

You will support the team in ensuring that risk management responsibilities as described in council’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Procedure (the ERM

Framework) are met, with the goal of ensuring that potential issues are identified and reported in a timely manner.

COMMUNICATION The position will provide key role in the design and construction of public open space projects which will involve consultation and negotiations with internal stakeholders and the community, elected Council and to external government and non- government agencies.

To be effective, the positive must be able to represent Council, facilitating and leading discussion with a wide audience in order to achieve the desired outcome. All of the above will necessitate highly developed verbal and written communication, conflict resolution,

positive influence and interpersonal skills.

JUDGEMENT & PROBLEM SOLVING The position requires highly developed judgment, problem solving and project management skills and an ability to manage a number of projects at the one time. These skills will be required in dealing with complex issues concerning and affecting design and community engagement. Appropriate and effective interpersonal and leadership skills are necessary to satisfy the positions responsibilities.

AUTHORITY

- Effective management of budget focus areas under their control, including a budget

that may exceed $1M.
- Effective management of delegations associated with the statutory functions of the

position.
- Matters as delegated from Chief Executive Officer.

SKILL, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Essential

- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture.

- Demonstrated and extensive experience in Landscape Architecture projects, urban

design and infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including budget and time

management, preparation and execution of consultancy contracts and briefs,

management of suppliers and contractors.

- Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management.
- Sound communication, interpersonal, negotiation and public relation skills, including

supervisory skills and ability to lead and participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Understanding of risk management principles and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience using Office, geographic information systems and design

applications.
- Understanding of and commitment to Work Health & Safety and Equal Opportunity

principles.
- Current Class C drivers licence.

Desirable

- Qualifications in Project Management.

- Experience working in or with Local Government.
- Experience using the Vectorworks Landmark or Autocad application for design purposes.

- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite for rendering or presentation purposes.
- Experience with design and construction of visitor infrastructure in natural areas.

- Experience preparing or contributing to the development of open space strategic

plans.

📌 Principal Landscape Architect NAVF/10145) (Katoomba)
🏢 Blue Mountains City Council
📍 Katoomba