Principal Open Space Planner

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 7 salary from $115,575.61 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based

About the role

Join Wyndham’s City Operations Directorate to lead open space policy, including the implementation and update of Wyndham’s Open Space Strategy.

You will work alongside a community focused team to develop and implement Open Space policies, strategies and plans, and provide open space planning and urban design advice, to achieve integrated planning and design outcomes which result in consistent, high-quality design and functional open space outcomes across the City.

What your day will look like

·         Provide specialist strategic open space planning and urban design advice on planning permit applications, precinct structure plans, development contribution plans, structure plans, urban design frameworks, master plans, activity centre plans and other planning and development proposals

·         Develop strategies, policies and plans to guide the planning, development, and management of the City’s open space network

·         Engage with the Wyndham Community on open space planning issues, requests, and for strategy and policy development

·         Provide specialist open space planning and urban design advice into projects and initiatives across Council, including externally led projects, to ensure integrated planning and design outcomes are achieved

·         Prepare reports, submissions, briefing papers, and project update reports for senior management, executive and Council

What you will bring

·         Tertiary qualifications in Open Space Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Recreation Planning, Town Planning, Strategic Planning or a related field

·         Extensive, practical experience in open space planning resulting in a sound knowledge of standards of open space provision within Local Government, particularly in growth areas

·         A comprehensive knowledge of research, planning methods and urban planning schemes and principles

·         Extensive, practical experience in policy and report writing

·         Well-developed communication and collaboration skills

·         Highly developed analytical, conceptual, dispute resolution and negotiation skills and abilities

·         Extensive experience in community consultation and working with community groups in the delivery of projects which meet community and Council expectations

·         Well-developed time management and organisational skills

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and a cover letter which outlines your suitability for the role and responds to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description, via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 9th November 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Bridê Blake, Team Leader Open Space Planning on 03 8734 2640 or email Bride.Blake@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.