• Work for one of the most dynamic and diverse inner-city councils
• $87K – $95K + Super
• Full time fixed term to 30 June 2023
• Ref No:  18145

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland City Council is located in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the most populous and culturally diverse municipalities. Located in Coburg, Moreland City Council is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport and cycling access for employees. The City of Moreland is changing as we align our organisation to meet the needs of a fast-growing city which is home to more than 180,000 residents who are culturally and linguistically diverse, speaking more than 140 different languages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Moreland City Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for an Urban Designer who enjoys contact with the community and is passionate about advocating for high quality built form outcomes.

A key aspect of this role is the provision of urban design advice for medium and high-density developments to assist in improving the quality of the built environment and public realm in Moreland. The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in communicating urban design advice to achieve optimal built form outcomes.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• A tertiary qualification in urban design, architecture or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in practice as an urban designer, specific previous experience in providing urban design referral advice for medium to high density developments will be highly regarded.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate and gain cooperation from staff, Council clients, and stakeholders in pursuit of Council’s objectives, and to negotiate and mediate solutions to achieve outcomes between stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritise work to ensure timeframes and work standards are met efficiently, on time and with the resources available.
• Experience in Local Government or other levels of government is desirable but not essential.

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Opportunities for training and career development
• Monthly RDO
• A real sense of work-life balance

For further information please contact Damien Fitzgerald on 9240 2451.

Applications close: 5pm, 17 February 2020 

Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background.Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.