Who we are:

The City of Salisbury's vision, outlined in City Plan 2035, is to evolve into a progressive, sustainable, and interconnected community. The focus extends beyond mere urban development; to address social, environmental, and economic aspects, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and outcomes for the community. Rooted in a rich history, the Salisbury team embrace diversity, welcoming new residents and fostering cultural understanding through the implementation of our Intercultural Strategy.

The role:

The Open Space Technical Lead plays a specialist role in leading the planning, development and implementation of Council's strategy for recreational spaces, pathway network and open spaces ensuring that we build community and environmental resilience in the spaces we create.

The position leads technical teams and manages the technical aspects of recreational spaces and pathways to deliver on Council's Open Space and Urban Streetscape Strategy.

Duties:

• Develop and implement Council's Asset Management Plans for Open Space and Urban Streetscape
• Strategy development
• Lead the development of open space master plans
• Provide expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.

Specialist Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in strategic planning and imbedding plans into business as usual
• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary project teams in the delivery of complex projects
• Tertiary qualifications in either Civil Engineering, Resource Management and / or Landscape Design/Architecture or equivalent experience
• Excellent report writing skills.

Why you want to join this Team!

We are a collaborative high performing team with a track record of delivering projects with excellent outcomes.  We have a new leadership and structure and support from senior leadership to deliver on great community outcomes over the next 3 to 4 years.

Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.

Specific enquiries can be made to Jonathan Foong, on jfoong@salisbury.sa.gov.au. (Please do not send applications to this email)

Applications close 9.00am on Friday 03 May 2024 - shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible.  The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.