• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only
• Contract to June 2021, full time or part time hours considered
• Circa $88k + super, based in Preston

About City of Darebin and Council

Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. It is home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples work, live and play within the municipality.

Darebin is also home to one of the most diverse communities in Victoria in terms of culture, language (more than 118 languages are spoken), ethnicity, faith and beliefs, gender, age, ability, sexuality, gender identity, class, socio-economic status, income, education level, occupation and caring responsibility.

Council responds to the many needs of the Darebin community, notably First Nations residents and organisations.

The purpose of the City Design team is to design and plan the future of our open spaces and public places to be thriving and resilient so all communities can flourish. We seek to enable sustainable change and promote excellence in design through understanding place and history, community needs and urban trends, and be inspired by and connected to Indigenous cultures, community and the land.

About the Role

Bring your experience in understanding the land, connections to Indigenous cultures, community and history and design tools to assist in master planning, playspace design and streetscape improvements throughout the City of Darebin. Share your knowledge and skills across the organisation, working closely with a number of different departments on designing, delivering and maintaining amazing spaces.

Duties

• Design, consult and deliver landscapes within the public realm of the City of Darebin inclusive of open spaces, playspaces, activity precincts, streetscapes and other key urban areas
• Provide specialist Indigenous culture, community, land and history advice on landscape and urban designs and review documentation presented to Council prepared by others
• Assist in the implementation of capital works projects, from a design perspective
• Promote and develop an understanding of urban design, landscape and environmental issues both within Council and the wider community

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of Urban Design and/or Landscape Architecture theory and practice
• Understanding of project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary projects with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex stakeholder relationships

Organisational Culture

As the local government responsible for an area situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People, and home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Council recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the Darebin community. Through its 2019 Statement of commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Council has re-committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.

Joining Darebin, you will work for an organisation that proudly values respect, social inclusion, and making a difference to our community.

Benefits

• Connect with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations
• Practise, participate in and celebrate culture, knowing Council respects Aboriginal cultural rights
• Learn and gain knowledge on the job, as part of endorsed work practices for First Nations staff
• Access to secure on-site bicycle parking and a range of conveniently located public transport options
• Excellent career progression opportunities provided
• Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

Please prepare your resume, and ensure it shows how you would be a great fit for the role. To submit your application: click ‘Apply Now'.

Contact Anika Labadie, Coordinator City Design on 8470 8516 or Jimmy Kyle, our Aboriginal Employment and Programs Officer on 03 8470 8589 for a confidential discussion.

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply for this position. This action constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

The City of Darebin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, or other non-merit factors. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

A position description is attached.