Open Space & Recreation Planner

We’re looking for a passionate and engaged Open Space & Recreation Planner, join our team where you’ll be shaping vibrant parks and spaces while making a real impact on community wellbeing and future growth! This exciting opportunity is a temporary up to 30 June 2026.

Position details

• Full Time Temporary
• Job Number: R2623
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 5 June 2025

About the Opportunity
Provide expert advice and support on open space and recreation planning, engage stakeholders, and help implement Council strategies to enhance community wellbeing and spaces.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in landscape architecture, planning or related discipline with industry experience relevant to the role.
• Experience in developing partnerships with organisations and influence their ability to deliver shared outcomes in the planning and delivery of recreation and open space services.
• The ability to contribute to complex policy and strategy projects to bring projects to a successful conclusion.
• A current satisfactory Police Check or willing to obtain one
• Current Victorian driver’s license

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 6 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $93,602.60 to $101,911.16 per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• Flexible Work Arrangements in line with Council Policy
• Relocation Assistance available to support your move to the region
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Active Social Clubs

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?

Visit mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.