Permanent, Full time
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Salary $ 147,679 + Super + Flexible Working (negotiable)

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role
Make a difference in our community!

The primary purpose of the Unit Manager Parks Development position is to lead a team to plan, design and deliver parks, open space and public realm improvement projects in the Capital Program.  The projects include playgrounds, open space improvements, sports field development, streetscape improvements, etc. The Unit Manager Parks Development will also be required to directly project manager some priority projects.

The Unit Manager Parks Development will develop and motivate a team of professional landscape architects and project managers to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.  This includes contract management duties as Superintendent for all major works and ensuring design excellence to delivery projects to a high standard and in a cost effective and timely manner.  The Unit Manager Parks Development will explore and champion sustainable solutions and best practices in the delivery of their portfolio.

About you
You have:

Tertiary qualifications in landscape architecture (or a related discipline), preferably supported by postgraduate credentials, and a proven track record of leading teams to deliver complex capital projects under major contracts. You bring over 10 years’ experience planning, designing and delivering parks, open space and public realm projects within government or community settings, including federally and state-funded initiatives. You possess extensive knowledge of landscape design and construction practices, relevant industry codes, standards and guidelines, and innovative sustainable solutions, along with demonstrated expertise in tendering, contract administration and end-to-end project management,from inception through to commissionin, using established project management frameworks. You also hold a current Construction Industry White Card (or equivalent) and a valid driver’s licence.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Nick Mazzarella, on 0400 720 ***.

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

 Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 20 March 2026

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email ***************@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.

Attachments:
- Unit Manager Parks Development - PD.pdf