AddressLocation: Logan Central
Hourly Rate: Up to $61/hr – 65/hr + super (casual)
Duration: until December 2024 (with potential extension)
Maxima's Recruitment Services are seeking a Place – making manager/ Urban Designer for a position with their Local Government client.
About the Company
Our client is the 7th largest local government in Australia, providing community services and facilities to almost 314,000 residents. With 1,700 employees, their vision remains the same - to deliver an innovative, dynamic city of the future.
About the Role
As a Place – Making Manager you will be responsible for creating and improving the places where people live, work, and play. Presents you with an exciting opportunities for innovative place-making initiatives that enhance the quality of life for the residents and foster economic development.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the scoping, programming, and delivery of place-making projects
- Develop and implement implementation strategies to achieve defined goals and outcomes
- Engage with stakeholders including government bodies, businesses, and community members to gather feedback and advocate for investment opportunities
- Provide high-quality urban design and strategic planning advice to support decision-making processes
- Monitor project delivery, ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, and mitigate risks
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or a related field
- Proven experience in project management, urban design, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
- Knowledge of urban design principles and trends
- Experience in pursuing funding opportunities for place-making initiatives is desirable
- Valid C class driver's license required for employment in this position.
- Subsidised Skin Cancer checks
- Free yearly flu shots
- Employment Assistance Program
- Ongoing monitoring and support
At Maxima we are committed to supporting positively diverse and including workforces which value all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, people from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, people of all gender identities and people living with a disability.
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