At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape parks and public spaces, managing projects from design to delivery.
- Company: Join Blacktown City Council, one of Australia's largest councils.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary, flextime, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy stability, support, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community spaces and connect with locals.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, landscape architecture, or urban design required.
The predicted salary is between 100800 - 123200 $ per year.
Help shape the parks, recreation facilities and public spaces used across Blacktown City every day. You take projects from planning and design through to delivery, creating practical spaces that support sport, recreation and community connection.
As Project Manager Landscape and Public Space, you manage a portfolio of open space, recreation and urban design projects. You review landscape plans, coordinate specialist consultants and contractors, prepare tender and contract documents, manage procurement and monitor project budgets. You undertake site inspections, track progress and resolve design or delivery issues as they arise.
You work with internal teams, sporting groups, stakeholders and residents to understand community needs and inform project designs. You manage consultation, provide advice on recreation and open space planning, monitor risks and ensure designs meet relevant standards and Council requirements.
This role suits an experienced project manager with qualifications in project management, landscape architecture, urban design, sports management or a related field. You must bring experience in open space planning and design, stakeholder management and managing multiple projects at different stages.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,347.81 per week
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
Our commitment to safety: Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Project Manager – Landscape and Public Space employer: Careers at Council
At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values community impact and employee development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for career growth through continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on work-life balance, including a 35-hour work week and flexible hours, plus benefits like discounted gym memberships and recognition programs, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally in a vibrant coastal location.
