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.

Work type: Permanent Part Time (38 hours per fortnight)
Classification: Band 5 Commencing at $78,646 pa plus super pro rata

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.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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