• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

The Recreation and Open Space Department is responsible for the provision and management of over 150 open spaces covering more than 300 hectares of land that is home to a broad range of parks, play spaces, street scapes and sport and recreation facilities in Maribyrnong.

We are looking for an Urban Forest Planner with suitable skills and experience who will focus on the implementation of Council's Urban Forest Strategy to support the work of the Department's Planning team.

Reporting to the Coordinator Strategy and Policy, this role is integral to leading the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy that has a target of increasing canopy cover in the public realm to 20% by 2040 to maximise the social, environmental and economic benefits to the Maribyrnong community.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Urban Forest Planner will be to:

• Drive the implementation of Council's Urban Forest Strategy to increase tree canopy cover and reduce heat vulnerability, with a focus on areas of low coverage
• To ensure an integrated organisation-wide approach to achieving the aims and delivering the key outcomes of the Urban Forest Strategy.
• To actively promote the benefits of the Urban Forest Strategy to the community, to stakeholders within Council and to external organisational bodies and stakeholders.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with several years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, with a track record in delivering projects in an environment of complex issues and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to confidently address and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including community groups and individuals to deliver positive outcomes
• Ability to manage strategic projects, including management of external consultancies and agencies to deliver high priority outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability for creative and strategic thinking and a thorough understanding of relevant guidelines, standards and legislative requirements.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6845147.

Attach your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Grant Smethurst, Coordinator Strategy and Policy on 0481 156 161, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February - 10pm

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.