Job Task Analysis - City Strategy Officer

Be part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to making a real difference in our community by working on high-impact projects that shape the future of our places and spaces.

• Drive meaningful change in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Full time permanent role
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Band 7 $ 107,531.32- $ 120,465.25 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Cheltenham

Join our team

At Kingston Council we are committed to shaping vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive places for our community. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Place Manager – Strategic Projects to join our team and play a pivotal role in facilitating innovative precinct planning and place-making initiatives.

About this opportunity:

As the Place Manager – Strategic Projects, you’ll be leading transformative place-based projects in our network of Activity Centres and areas of strategic renewal.  From developing visions, implementing Structure Plan outcomes, to facilitating key projects, you’ll be working at a variety of scales to enable great place outcomes that meet the needs of our community. 

What you’ll deliver:                          

• Scope and manage strategic planning and design and place making projects from inception to completion.
• Advocate for Council interests in key strategic and major infrastructure projects led by other authorities.
• Partner with landowners and authorities to develop and implement visions for strategically important locations.
• Explore, identify and facilitate permanent place-making projects. Engage stakeholders and lead community consultation processes.
• Lead project working groups and facilitate collaborative outcomes.
• Develop project briefs, manage consultants, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and communications tailored to diverse audiences.
• Present material to diverse stakeholder groups, tailoring content to audience needs.
• Forward plan workload, prepare project plans, and manage competing priorities.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative team player with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. You’ll be willing to roll up your sleeves and learn about new areas outside of your expertise to get projects off the ground.  You will excel at building relationships and support, adapting to your audience, and delivering outstanding results.  Given the high-profile nature of some projects, you’ll ideally have an awareness of the political landscape.

Other skills required include

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in Planning, Urban Design, or Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build buy-in and tailor messages for diverse audiences
• Strong understanding of urban planning and design principles, with the ability to make best-practice recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and a willingness to learn new software and programs.
• Ability to independently drive ideas and lead collaborative projects

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Tara Bell, Team Leader Urban Design & Place on 9581 4538 or Tara.Bell@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.