Manningham City Council

Coordinator City Design

• Full Time,
  permanent position
• Band 8 $132,088.00 + 12% Superannuation
• Doncaster
  location

Unique opportunity to deliver the planning,
design and delivery of activity centres, parks and play spaces and lead the delivery
of the new Open Space Strategy.

• We’re seeking an experienced, strategic and
  design-led professional to lead a high-performing team shaping Manningham’s
  public realm and open spaces.
• This is a unique opportunity to drive integrated
  city design, delivering high-quality activity centres, open spaces and
  community places that enhance liveability and reflect Manningham’s character.
• You’ll lead the planning, design and delivery of
  place-based outcomes, ensuring Council projects deliver functional
  infrastructure and create vibrant, inclusive and well-designed spaces for the
  community.

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.

Planning for the future is a key focus of our
work. We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability through
maintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategic
direction of planning policies that affect properties in our region.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to
best support the needs of our local community. We are looking for 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 Coordinator City Design, you will lead a team responsible
for the planning, design and delivery of Council’s public realm and open space
projects, including activity centres, parks and play spaces.

This includes:

• Leading the development and implementation of
  the new Open Space Strategy
• Overseeing the design and delivery of parks,
  play spaces and public realm improvements
• Implementing the Vibrant Villages action plan
  through the delivery of high-quality urban design and support placemaking
  program
• Integrating land use and open space planning,
  landscape architecture and community needs into project delivery
• Collaborating with internal teams and
  external stakeholders to deliver coordinated, place-based outcomes
• Leading the open space land acquisition program
  to support the growing community
• Being part of a forward-thinking organisation
  focused on innovation, design excellence and community outcomes
• Having sound interpersonal skills and who values
  partnerships and collaboration

You will bring a strong balance of strategic thinking,
design leadership and delivery capability.

Skills and
Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Urban Design,
  Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in delivering public
  realm, open space and activity centre projects
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive
  strategic planning
• Strong understanding of placemaking
  principles and urban design outcomes
• Proven leadership experience managing
  multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios
• Ability to collaborate and influence across
  internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working within local and/or state
  government environments
• Strong community engagement experience,
  particularly on place-based and design-led initiatives

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 Julia Jenvey, Manager
Integrated Planning on 0436 638 212

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 Thursday 16 July 2026 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 an 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.