WHY US:
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
JOB DETAILS 1 x Temporary Full Time 12 months appointment with potential for extension / permanency 35 Hours 5 days per week Competitive Salary - plus 12% Super +Leaseback Vehicle or Car Allowance Location: Liverpool
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects. It is an exciting time to work with Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to the community.
Liverpool City Council (Council) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled Architect, Landscape Architect or Planner to the position of Coordinator Community Planning for a 12-month contract, with possibility of extension / permanency. The purpose of the position is to lead and supervise a team of specialist buildings and open space planners, to forward plan and design a pipeline of social infrastructure projects, across the Liverpool LGA.
Key Responsibilities Include of the position include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Leading and supervising staff members within the team and overseeing their day-to-day work.
- Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders and the community, as required.
- Undertaking comprehensive and detailed demographic analysis across the Liverpool LGA, to understand changes to local population and respective user needs.
- Developing and maintaining; policies, strategies, master plans, concept designs, plans of management, and other documentation relating to buildings and open space planning.
- Providing technical advice and input into projects being delivered by other teams within Council, the NSW Government, private developers and/or other organisations.
- Providing technical assistance to teams managing the execution of projects that have been planned / designed by the Community Planning team.
- Preparing grant applications, to seek funding for social infrastructure projects.
- Representing the team, including through attending and presenting at inter-departmental meetings, governance / community committee meetings, workshops and as part of community consultation activities
ABOUT YOU:
- University Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
- Experience in leading and supervising staff (preferably Architects and/or Landscape Architects).
- Experience in leading buildings and/or open space infrastructure planning projects, including master plans for complex and significant sites.
- Attention to detail and a desire to deliver work to a high standard.
- Understanding of legislation and industry standards relevant to the team’s function and remit of work.
- Skills in project management, with the ability to successfully manage a complex and dynamic workload.
- Emotional intelligence, and exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence in presenting work, and liaising and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability, resilience, decisiveness, with the ability to motivate staff and efficiently and effectively problem solve, to achieve results
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC
- Vehicle allowance (or leaseback vehicle, if available) is offered with this position.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
- Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
- Access to Fitness Passport membership.
- Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.
Applicants are also encouraged to submit a design portfolio with examples of their work that demonstrates relevant technical skills and experience, noting role / involvement in projects included. Please attach the portfolio to either your Resume or Cover Letter (in PDF), which you upload as part of your application in the recruitment portal.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the '
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CLOSING 21/10/2025
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on (02) 8711 7673.
For further information about the position please contact Scott Sidhom, Manager Infrastructure Planning via phone on 0437 182 875 or e-mail at
SidhomS@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
