About the team

The Senior Open Space Project Officer – Urban Precincts plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of public open spaces within the City of Gold Coast’s urban precincts. This position will lead tactical asset planning, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable open space projects that enhance the liveability, identity, and environmental resilience of the city’s most dynamic and densely populated areas

About your new role

• Lead the planning and implementation of open space projects within designated urban precincts, ensuring alignment with city-wide strategies, community needs, and environmental objectives.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external stakeholders, developers, and community groups to deliver integrated and innovative open space solutions.
• Provide expert advice on urban design, landscape architecture, and placemaking principles to support the development of vibrant public realms.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and reporting requirements, ensuring efficient and transparent delivery of capital works and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct site analysis, feasibility assessments, and community engagement to inform project development and prioritization.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of open space assets and contribute to continuous improvement in planning and delivery practices.

We're looking for people who have:

• possess strong capabilities in asset management and urban planning, with demonstrated experience in asset maintenance and construction-related elements
• Diploma Of Project Management (or equivalent knowledge)
• Drivers Licence Class C Unrestricted
• Desirable: Trade or Construction Certification
• Desirable: Asset Management related Qualifications
• Desirable GIS proficiency, experience with local government, community consultation

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen. Please note the official title on position brief ( Senior Asset Officer)

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Ash Turner

Contact Number

(07) 5581 7074

Closing Date

Tuesday 26th August 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.