Coffs Harbour City Council

Senior Asset Planner – Open Spaces and Buildings

Location: Beautiful Coffs Harbour, NSW
Full-time, permanent | 35 hours per week

Are you passionate about creating thriving, sustainable, and accessible public spaces?
Do you have the expertise to strategically plan, enhance, and future-proof community assets?

At City of Coffs Harbour, we're not just managing parks and buildings—we're building vibrant, people-centric spaces that enhance quality of life. As our Senior Asset Planner - Open Spaces & Buildings, you'll play a key role in shaping the city's landscape for generations to come.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Impactful Work - Influence the strategic direction of parks, playgrounds, public amenities, and community spaces.
• Future-focused Planning - Lead long-term asset management to ensure resilience and sustainability.
• Diverse & Meaningful Projects - From skate parks to heritage buildings, drive initiatives that transform community spaces.
• Collaboration & Leadership - Work alongside key stakeholders, government agencies, and the local community to bring projects to life.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible working arrangements in a coastal paradise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop & implement strategic asset plans for open spaces & public buildings.
• Plan future works programs for parks, reserves, playgrounds, and amenities.
• Apply best-practice asset management to enhance infrastructure quality & safety.
• Champion sustainability & urban design in open space development.
• Engage with the community, developers, and government to align projects with public needs.
• Secure funding & grants to deliver high-quality infrastructure upgrades.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Proven experience in asset management for open spaces & buildings.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement & budget management.
• Tech-savvy with experience in CAD, Adobe, and asset management software.

What's In It for You?

• Flexible Work Arrangements - Achieve work-life balance with a 35-hour week and flex options.
• Excellent Remuneration Package around $130K (incl. Superannuation). A higher package may be available for an outstanding candidate.
• Relocation Assistance - Tailored relocation assistance is available.
• Professional Growth - Opportunities for training and career development.
• Impactful Work in a beautiful location - Shape the infrastructure of one of the most beautiful coastal regions in Australia! Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

And more! Find out more about the benefits of working with the City of Coffs Harbour here

If you're a passionate asset planner who thrives on creating beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLY NOW and leave your mark on our city!

Please reach out to David Sutton, Group Leader Transport and Open Space Services on P) 0438 345 982 or E) david.sutton@chcc.nsw.gov.au to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Applications are to be submitted by 22nd April at 9pm (AEDT)

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.