Project Planner (Urban Design & Landscape Architecture)
- 12 Month Fixed-term Contract
- Great Opportunity for Design Professionals in Urban Design and/or Landscape Architecture
- Work alongside experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary team
Our team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.
About the role
We are seeking a Project Planner with a focus on Urban Design and Landscape Architecture for a 12-month fixed-term leave cover position. This role is within the multi-disciplinary City Design Team which is responsible for the development of strategic projects such as master planning for centres, open space and future land use contributing to the development of our city. This position entails identifying and planning for current and future demands for Council and community assets.
This role will suit someone with strong design skills as a landscape architect or urban designer. We are after someone who understands the big picture and will be involved in the development of masterplans, feasibility and concept plans setting the direction for the future. Passionate and self-driven professionals with strong presentation and communication skills are encouraged to apply.
You can also expect to:
- Contribute to the development of Council's Spatial Framework working on master planning, investigation areas and public domain plans.
- Undertake a range of activities, such as preparation of project briefs, to achieve required outcomes within the agreed project scope.
- Undertake research and analysis to provide timely and accurate expert advice, reports, and briefs to inform asset planning decisions.
- Build effective working relationships within Council, government agencies, and the community to achieve Council goals.
- Engage and manage consultants and contractors as required, and review performance to ensure service delivery requirements are met.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a relevant field.
- Current Driver’s Licence Class C.
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 10 days sick leave each year
- 5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year
- Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now
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Closing date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Salary: $109,042 to $122,127 plus 12% superannuation
Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
