Landscape & Urban Forest Planner

Mildura Rural City Council•Full time•Mildura, Victoria, AU•4d ago
Join our Parks & Recreation Branch as our Landscape & Urban Forest Planner and help deliver innovative landscape projects, expand our urban forest, and create attractive, sustainable spaces that benefit the community for generations to come.Position detailsFull Time
Job Number: R****
Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 19 November ****

About the OpportunityAs our Landscape & Urban Forest Planner, you'll help shape greener streetscapes, thriving urban forests, and vibrant public spaces across Mildura Rural City Council. Working closely with stakeholders, you'll provide specialist advice, contribute to strategic planning and policy development, deliver urban landscape initiatives, and support planning outcomes that enhance the liveability, sustainability, and attractiveness of our region.What you will bringIdeally the successful applicant will have the following:Degree or Diploma in landscape architecture, planning or related discipline with industry experience relevant to the role.
Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with organisations and influence their ability to deliver shared outcomes in the planning and delivery of recreation and open space services.
The ability to contribute to complex policy and strategy projects in the relevant field of expertise to achieve successful outcomes.
A current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one
Current Australian driver's licence

Salary and conditionsThe position is classified withinBand 6of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $99,302 per annum plus statutory superannuation.BenefitsAs an employee you will have access to benefits such as:Monthly accrued day off




Flexible Work Arrangements (Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)
Access to Flare Employee Perks for savings on everyday living
Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment. Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such,



applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.About our organisationMildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. As an employer of choice and a Gold Award winner in the Business Excellence Awards, we are committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Learn more about our organisation atwww.mildura.vic.gov.auAbout our regionMildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region atwww.visitmildura.com.auApplying for this positionAll applications must include:A completed Job Application Form
A resume
A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be consideredWant to know more?Visit a copy of the Position Description and Application Form. Call Human Resources on **************. Find out more about relocating:Live - Mildura.com

📌 Landscape & Urban Forest Planner (Mildura)
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