Manningham City Council

Community Projects and Planning Officer

• Full
  time, permanent position
• Salary $101,143.47
  + 12% Superannuation
• Based in Doncaster

Are you passionate about creating great community outcomes
through sport, recreation and community infrastructure? Do you enjoy working on
projects that help shape the facilities, places and services that support
active, connected and healthy communities? Join Manningham Council and play a
key role in delivering projects and planning initiatives that make a positive
difference for our community.

• Lead and support sport, recreation and community
  infrastructure projects that enhance participation, wellbeing and community
  connection.
• Apply your project management, stakeholder
  engagement and analytical skills across a diverse range of planning and
  delivery projects.
• Work in a collaborative team where your ideas are
  valued and your contribution helps shape the future of Manningham.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100
different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and
galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that
Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

With more than 300 parks, extensive recreation
reserves, community facilities, early years infrastructure and leisure
destinations, we are committed to providing spaces and services that support
active and connected communities. This role offers the opportunity to
contribute to projects that will help meet the current and future needs of
Manningham residents.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the
Role

As a Community Projects and Planning Officer, you
will support the planning, development and delivery of sport, recreation and
community infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives. You will
contribute to strategies, plans, policies and capital projects that promote
participation, community wellbeing and access to quality community facilities.

Skills and
Experience

• A tertiary qualification in recreation planning, community
  development, urban planning, project management or a related field.
• Experience in sport, recreation, community infrastructure planning
  or project delivery.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including coordinating
  budgets, timelines and stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and community consultation skills.
• Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving
  capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
  report writing and presentations.
• The ability to work collaboratively, build positive relationships
  and manage competing priorities.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:  Job Vacancies

How to
Apply

Click APPLY
to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements
of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Robert Morton,
Coordinator Community Projects and Planning on 03 9210 2645.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment
process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications
close on Tuesday 03 November at 11:00pm.

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?
Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely
to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that
different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience
doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about
this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council
recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure
equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications
from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,
gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies
and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,
flexible work practices and IT infrastructure to support various communication
methods when working remotely.

If you
require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,
please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council
is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.