Would you enjoy working in partnership with our community to create valued open spaces that contribute to and help sustain a rich, vibrant and inclusive City? Then we would love you to join our team!Are you:Someone who enjoys empowering the community to encourage active participation and engagementExperienced in developing and delivering projects that enhance community lifePassionate about creating valued public open urban places, that bring people togetherExcited by the knowledge that the work you do has a direct contribution to a more sustainable futurethen this could be the role for you!About the jobWorking as part of our Open Space, Recreation and Property Portfolio this role is responsible for providing technical advice and for coordinating and implementing community driven projects to create valued spaces, that bring people together, reflect local character and build community resilience to climate change.Skills in collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement are critical to ensure both the identification and delivery of projects, but also the administration of procedures that ensure community safety and wellbeing.There are opportunities to strategically partner with internal and external stakeholders to seek grant funding and assistance to deliver innovative and unique projects which demonstrate a sense of belonging and local community.Managing contractors, liaising with business owners, community leaders and local groups to ensure high quality projects are delivered, will also be required.About the OrganisationThe City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures create a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say "Means the world", we are recognising how important our place is to each and every one of us.The finer detailsThe Open Space Community Planner position is offered on a permanent full time basis and classified at Administration Level 6, with a base salary starting from $104,546 per annum plus super and annual leave loading.The City of Charles Sturt offers a great range of benefits and our employees enjoy the caring approach and workplace flexibility that our culture provides.Enquiries about this position are welcome and may be made to Kelly Mader, Coordinator Recreation, Open Space and Environment on 8408 1208.A current unprohibited Employment Screening Check must be maintained for the duration of the employment period in this prescribed position.A copy of the position description is attached.Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by, 5pm Friday 14th June 2024. Position Description - Open Space Community Planner AUDAdelaide5000
