• Support the development and review of strategic plans and capital works projects to ensure the delivery of high quality open space, sport and recreation outcomes for our growing community.
• Engage meaningfully with the Casey community and key stakeholders to develop strategic plans and capital works projects.
• Full time limited tenure opportunity until end February 2026 to work in a flexible environment
• Starting salary of $99,920.17 plus super with a RDO for working full time 40hours.

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our workspace is located within Bunjil Place, a must-visit destination nestled within Narre Warren in Melbourne’s southeast. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

A bit about the role

As a Senior Recreation Planner, you’ll help prepare strategic plans to deliver exceptional open space and recreation outcomes. Your expertise will guide the development of parks, playgrounds, trails, sports facilities and public spaces that reflect the needs and aspirations of our diverse community.

What you’ll deliver

• Prepare, implement, project manage and review strategic documents/plans, land use plans, capital works projects and grant applications to respond to open space, sport and recreation needs of the existing and future community.
• Respond to internal planning referrals for growth area.
• Engage meaningfully with the Casey community and key stakeholders to develop strategic plans and capital works projects.
• Provide advice to Council, Council officers and external stakeholders on the open space, sport and recreation needs of the Casey community, including through the capital works program.
• Maintain knowledge and data on current planning, trends and statistics in order to provide advice on open space, sport and recreation planning issues.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in recreation and/or open space planning, or relevant experience working in a related discipline or industry.
• Experience in project and stakeholder management
• Experience within the Sport, Recreation, Open Space or Planning industry
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check & Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

Position Description: Senior Recreation and Open Space Planner - PD - 2025 05 06 .pdf

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

To find out more about the role, please contact , Nick Jansen - Head of Recreation and Open Space Planning, on 9792 7173 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Friday 12 September 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or [email protected].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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