Senior Place and Design Officer (Melbourne)

Career Opportunities: Senior Place and Design Officer (15095)
- Deliver meaningful public realm and other projects across one of Melbourne’s most liveable municipalities
- Ongoing, full time, opportunity based in Camberwell with flexible work arrangements
- $101,985 to $110,964 (plus super and monthly RDO) About Boroondara The City of Boroondara is recognised for its vibrant neighbourhoods, heritage character and high-quality public spaces. Our vision is to be a thriving, inclusive city that meets the needs and aspirations of our community. Guided by strong values and a customer-first mindset, we work collaboratively to deliver places and services that enhance liveability for residents, businesses and visitors. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Place and Design Officer to join our Landscape and Design team within the Capital Projects department. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design and delivery of high-quality public realm projects across shopping centres, streets, parks, playgrounds and open spaces. You will play a key role in shaping places that are functional, sustainable and reflective of Boroondara’s unique character, while balancing community needs and strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities You will lead the development of public realm design solutions from concept through to construction documentation, ensuring designs meet community expectations and industry standards. The role involves managing projects end-to-end, including budgets, timelines and multidisciplinary teams, as well as contributing to strategic planning, policy development and open space master planning. You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver innovative, well-considered outcomes and ensure effective consultation and communication across projects. You will also foster strong partnerships with internal teams, consultants, contractors, businesses and the community, ensuring project outcomes align with Council’s vision while enhancing user experience and satisfaction. About You You are an experienced and creative professional with a background in landscape architecture, urban design or project management. You bring strong expertise in placemaking, public realm design and community consultation, along with demonstrated experience delivering projects from inception to completion. Your strengths include stakeholder engagement, problem solving and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You are a team-oriented team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Your passion for creating great public spaces and your commitment to delivering community-focused outcomes will see you succeed in this role. Employment Requirements Applicants must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia, and those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check, and may also require a Working with Children Check and any relevant pre‑employment medical assessments as per the specific position description requirements. The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or to allow us to help in any way we can. 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. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpo96