Urban Design Lead

• Full-time, 5-year, Fixed Term contract
• MOA Level 8 classification commencing at $125,652.00 + 11% superannuation
• City fringe location

About the role…

Join our dynamic team as the Urban Design Lead and help shape the City of Unley. You will bring creativity, strategy, and leadership to create cooler, greener and more active main streets, parks, streetscapes and other urban spaces across Unley.

Bring your passion for design, planning and sustainability and be part of a progressive team committed to innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with our community on developing strategies and plans, through to overseeing built outcomes that foster stronger communities and greater environmental resilience.

Seize this opportunity to further your career, to make your mark in public practice and the transformation of Unley.

About you…

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An accredited university degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or similar with extensive relevant experience.
• Registration with Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
• Experience managing design consultants and related design services contracts, as well as contractors and related construction services contracts.
• Proven ability in the development of high-quality written and digital reports, presentations, and graphics, as well as delivering presentation to focus groups and wider community.
• A sound knowledge of current trends in landscape architecture and Urban Design, sport and recreation, climate positive design and active transport.

About us…

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4kms from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

The Unley Employee Experience…

We recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• supportive, flexible work environment with work / life balance
• competitive salary and conditions
• ongoing support for your development and further education
• complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
• holistic health and wellbeing programs

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Ben Willsmore, Manager City Design on 8372 5112 or at **********@unley.sa.gov.au

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume demonstrating your skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close 5:00pm on 22 March 2024

It will also be critical that you hold a Department of Human Services Screening or have the ability to obtain one as part of the recruitment process.

We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.

Everyone Belongs at Unley…

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility by offering flexi-time and hybrid or work from home arrangements. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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