Permanent Full Time
$120,268 – $133,062 pa (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)
Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs
Who we are
The Surf Coast in Victoria – which includes the towns of Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Lorne, Moriac, Torquay, and Winchelsea – is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria (av. 3.06% annually for the last 15 years) with a permanent population of over 33,000.
The shire showcases unique environments from the coast to the hinterland - towns and villages with their own culture and lifestyles. The charm and values of a coastal lifestyle make it a place where people want to live, work, visit and experience an exceptional quality of life. In 2023 it was judged one of Australia’s most liveable municipalities.
Servicing the region’s community is Surf Coast Shire Council. Council’s aim is to be an innovative and flexible leader committed to business excellence. As well as providing opportunities to do meaningful work that benefits our community, Council offers the chance to add to a great culture that people want to be a part of. Our workforce is representative of the townships and communities it serves, and our culture is supportive, respectful, and connected to our purpose of helping our community and environment to thrive.
At Surf Coast, we work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.
Your new career
The position sits in the Integrated Planning Department within the Placemaking and Environment Division and helps to deliver on the Surf Coast Shire Community Vision and the Council Plan 2021-25. Core to the role is leading a small team to plan, develop and deliver strategy and projects for our social infrastructure and open space needs and priorities, in a way that achieves the division’s purpose: Together we care for Country and make places people love.
The role leads the delivery and implementation of Council's Social Infrastructure Plan, both in terms of new infrastructure in our growth areas (such as Winchelsea) as well as the challenges of renewing facilities and spaces within our established areas.
What you will bring to the role
We are currently looking for a Coordinator Social Infrastructure and Open Space Planning who is excited about - and has a strong track record in - developing strategy, planning and prioritising social infrastructure, and delivering/overseeing agreed projects in a way that achieves great outcomes for our community.
To be successful in this role you will be:
- A strong people leader, modelling constructive behaviours, setting clear priorities and delivering to an agreed workplan.
- Excellent at managing relationships within and outside of an organisation.
- Skilled at securing funding from other sources to deliver key social infrastructure projects.
- Pragmatic and able to use facilitation skills to navigate complex problems with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications, Experience and Requirements
- A tertiary qualification in social infrastructure, open space or recreation planning or a related discipline, or a minimum 5 years' experience in one or more relevant fields.
- Experience in social infrastructure, open space and precinct planning, project management and policy development.
- A strong track record in the development of successful funding strategies and coordinating funding acquisition related to social infrastructure, open space and precinct projects.
- Recognised as a people leader, with a good track record of building and empowering teams and positively modelling constructive behaviours, along with the ability to set clear priorities and deliver on an agreed work plan.
- A pragmatic problem solver and facilitator able to navigate complex social infrastructure and open space planning matters with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Well-developed relationship management and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, councillors and staff.
You will also require:
- A current Working with Children Check.
- The permanent right to live and work in Australia.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Council).
- A complete international criminal history check if you have worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in planning and delivering integrated planning / placemaking projects and applying project management skills in a complex environment.
- Experience in Local Government.
- A strong appreciation of the Surf Coast Shire context.
What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.
We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Some benefits you'll enjoy:
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexitime options, RDOs
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
- Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
- Purchase of additional annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Leave loading
- Various social activities throughout the year.
For More Information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Kate Sullivan, Manager Integrated Planning on 5261 0600.
How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:
- cover letter
- statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Apply via the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
Applications close at 11.59 pm Monday 12 August 2024
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.