About the role
In this role, you will support the Coordinator Place Activation and team to deliver place-based outcomes through developing and implementing place visions and plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver quality customer service by understanding customer expectations and prioritising work based on customer requests.
• Balance the needs of different key stakeholders to ensure task priorities are met.
• Support in the development and implementation of a place vision and activation strategy for central Geelong and key local activity centres in Greater Geelong.
• Be open to change and development; Set and work towards achieving agreed professional development goals.
• Support the delivery of activities aligning efforts with the department goals to meet business and customer needs.
• Effectively manage activities and provide accurate information, data, and documentation to resolve queries or aid decision-making.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have  a tertiary qualification in urban design, business management, project management, or other relevant discipline, or professional experience in placemaking, events or project management or other relevant fields in a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Skills in placemaking, tactical urbanism, place management, community engagement, economic development, project delivery and implementation, event delivery, public realm strategies and policy and or urban design.
• People skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Well-developed communication - written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in problem solving.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

A career with us
We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace.  With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Lexie Dealehr | Coordinator Place Activation | Lexie.Dealehr@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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