Design and Architecture,Government, Defence & Emergency,Program & Project Management,Sport and Recreation
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!
At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.
We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.
Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.
Why Work With Us?
Above Award pay rates
A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house leadership program
Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
Salary packaging and novated leases available
Access to wellness initiatives
Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
Generous parental leave
Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
Cultural and ceremonial leave.
Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
So much more.....
Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Job Description
Role purpose and Objectives
This position is responsible for overseeing the development of design, project development and community engagement to shovel-ready status for capital projects related to open space development, including playgrounds, parks, landscaping, and recreation reserve related projects. The role also involves strategic planning for Council's open spaces and recreation reserve projects to manage community expectations and plan for future projects through an integrated approach. Strategic work will include open space and playground strategies, precinct plans, masterplans, and Integrated Water Management (IWM) projects.
For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it)
Desired Skills and Experience
To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in a relevant field (project management, landscape architecture) and / experience in commercial and or community infrastructure design development.
Knowledge of budgetary control and processes.
Experience in the development of masterplans, policies and strategies
Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills.
Highly developed experience in design project management.
High quality oral and written communication skills.
Extensive experience in scoping and design of municipal infrastructure.
Essential qualifications and experience
Hold a tertiary qualification in project management or landscape architecture, or possess extensive experience equivalent to such a qualification.
Knowledge and experience in infrastructure design
Experience in, and knowledge of project management.
