Senior Recreation Planner (Melbourne)

Synopsis
- Permanent Full time
- $121,095 to $136,286 (Dep on skills + Exp.) + 12% superannuation
- Lead the planning and coordination of recreation and community infrastructure projects About the role Join the City of Melbourne in a key role connecting community, stakeholders and infrastructure delivery. As a Senior Recreation Planner , you’ll lead the client-side project management of capital works projects, while working closely with community, partners and internal teams to shape inclusive, people-centred recreation and community spaces. This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships, influencing outcomes and delivering projects that reflect the needs of a diverse and growing city. A little more about the role
- Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and long-term recreation and community infrastructure planning, particularly in urban renewal areas
- Lead the coordination and delivery of recreation and community infrastructure projects across all stages of the project lifecycle
- Act as the key client representative, partnering with internal stakeholders and external organisations to deliver high-quality outcomes
- Lead meaningful and inclusive community engagement to ensure projects reflect local needs, priorities and aspirations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, industry bodies and key stakeholders across Council
- Support delivery of the ten‑year capital works pipeline and annual planning processes
- Develop and review business cases, feasibility studies, reports and grant submissions
- Collaborate across Council divisions and external partners to deliver integrated, people-centred solutions Why join Team Melbourne? Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities. At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose‑driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne , you’ll help deliver what’s most key to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city. We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future. This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact , contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward‑thinking team. About you You’re a relationship‑driven professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and communities to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’re confident influencing and facilitating discussions and also bringing people together to balance competing priorities in complex environments. You combine strong planning and project management capability with a genuine passion for community engagement and delivering infrastructure that reflects diverse needs. What your experience might look like (Key Selection Criteria)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in recreation planning (or related discipline) and demonstrated experience managing projects from inception to completion
- Strong stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to lead community consultation and work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups
- Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build relationships across internal teams, community groups, and external partners
- Experience developing business cases, feasibility studies and strategic reports
- Sound financial management capability supporting capital works delivery
- Highly developed communication, facilitation and report writing skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with an ability to balance community needs and strategic priorities Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government‑funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part‑time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work‑life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work‑from‑home options. Inclusion matters We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qsicp