Parks Planning Liaison Officer

Make a tangible difference in your community.  Be part of innovative projects that enhance public spaces.  Starting, $77,289 + super (pro-rata), maximum term, part time (0.7FTE), 30th March 2026 – 27th Nov 2026  Hybrid work model. Officer location About Us   As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work. We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at CardiniaAbout the opportunity – Join our Active and Connected Communities Business unit as a Parks Planning Liaison Officer to help shape and enhance our community’s passive reserves, ensuring they meet the needs of all users and promote active, healthy lifestyles.You will make an impact by Supporting passive reserve interest groups in governance and administration. Liaising with community groups to support their activities.  Plan and deliver activations within passive reserves Responding to community needs regarding passive reserves.  Assisting in the planning and execution of capital works projects.  Identifying opportunities for funding and making submissions to obtain grants and subsidies.    What you will bring A tertiary qualification in recreation, community development, event management or a related discipline is highly regarded.   Experience in community engagement and support.  Knowledge of policy development and grant administration.  Ability to identify and secure funding opportunities.  Understanding of risk management in public spaces.  If you are passionate about community engagement and improving public spaces, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role! Why work with us  Activity based and hybrid work model. Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  To apply  Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.   Applications close, Thursday, 19th March 2026 For further information regarding the role please contact Beck Ellis, Parks Placemaker on 03 5943 4357 or refer to the position description.  Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check. You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.   Position Description AUD Officer 3809

Parks Planning Liaison Officer

  • Make a tangible difference in your community.  
  • Be part of innovative projects that enhance public spaces.  
  • Starting, $77,289 + super (pro-rata), maximum term, part time (0.7FTE), 30th March 2026 – 27th Nov 2026  
  • Hybrid work model. Officer location 
About Us   

As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work. 

We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia

About the opportunity – Join our Active and Connected Communities Business unit as a Parks Planning Liaison Officer to help shape and enhance our community’s passive reserves, ensuring they meet the needs of all users and promote active, healthy lifestyles.

You will make an impact by 

  • Supporting passive reserve interest groups in governance and administration. 
  • Liaising with community groups to support their activities.  
  • Plan and deliver activations within passive reserves 
  • Responding to community needs regarding passive reserves.  
  • Assisting in the planning and execution of capital works projects.  
  • Identifying opportunities for funding and making submissions to obtain grants and subsidies.    

What you will bring 

  • A tertiary qualification in recreation, community development, event management or a related discipline is highly regarded.   
  • Experience in community engagement and support.  
  • Knowledge of policy development and grant administration.  
  • Ability to identify and secure funding opportunities.  
  • Understanding of risk management in public spaces.  
  • If you are passionate about community engagement and improving public spaces, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role! 

Why work with us  

  • Activity based and hybrid work model. 
  • Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.  
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.  
  • A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.  
  • A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.  
  • Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey.  Click here.  
To apply  
  • Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.   
  • Applications close, Thursday, 19th March 2026 
  • For further information regarding the role please contact Beck Ellis, Parks Placemaker on 03 5943 4357 or refer to the position description.  

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check. 

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.  

 

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