Senior Placemaker POSITION DESCRIPTION - Village Well
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Senior Placemaker
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Level 1, 134 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
+61 3 9650 0080 I admin@villagewell.org I www.villagewell.org
51Summary
Village Well’s Placemakers work together in a collaborative Operating Environment
team to provide a range of placemaking services and
projects to government and private sector clients, including The Senior Placemaker works in a fast paced and dynamic
research, facilitation, placemaking advice and project environment with a diverse group of professional colleagues.
management. The position is primarily focused on the successful delivery
of high-quality projects. From time to time, the Senior
The Senior Placemaker is responsible for the delivery of Placemaker will be required to perform tasks outside of the
projects by Village Well under the direction of the Director core role to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the
of Projects. The Senior Placemaker is a highly effective business.
communicator, with significant facilitation skills and is
effective in managing client relationships. The Senior
Placemaker is flexible and able to perform in a dynamic and Reporting Relationships
fast paced environment.
The Senior Placemaker will report to the Director of Projects
The successful applicant will have a solid understanding of and will work closely with the other team members to ensure
professional placemaking practices in a commercial urban that the work undertaken by Village Well is aligned with
development context and will have demonstrated knowledge Village Well’s objectives, values and resources. The Senior
and experience in at least one specific field of placemaking, Placemaker will contribute to project updates at scheduled
for example community engagement, local economic weekly team meetings and facilitate internal project team
development, urban design, urban planning or marketing. meetings as needed.
The role also involves guiding and supporting junior staff.
The Senior Placemaker is an excellent project manager
and communicator with experience in facilitation and
stakeholder management. The Senior Placemaker is
proactive, flexible and able to perform in a dynamic and
fast paced environment. Delivery of projects on time and on
budget is a key responsibility of this position.
2Key Work Areas
Project Management Placemaking Advice
>> Manage all aspects of project development and >> Highly effective report writing and presentation skills.
implementation independently, including project >> Develop and deliver placemaking solutions and
planning, monitoring and regular reporting and strategies that are practical and innovative and
ensuring that project milestones are completed represent Village Well’s values.
effectively, within budget and in a time-efficient
>> Develop and implement Village Well placemaking
manner.
processes and methods.
>> Effectively manage client and stakeholder relationships
>> Add value to Village Well’s products and services
to achieve Village Well’s placemaking objectives.
wherever possible.
>> Lead and contribute to the preparation of proposals
and tenders.
>> Ensure that all work undertaken and delivered is of Business Development
a high quality and meets Village Well’s professional
standards. >> Build relationships with current and future clients.
>> Ensure that Village Well’s reputation is maintained at >> Promote Village Well projects and approaches to
all times. further the movement and
>> Build relationships with the Village Well client base. >> Village Well’s goals.
>> Writing and editing of reports to a high standard. >> Contribute to business planning and development in
collaboration with colleagues.
>> Organise and manage Village Well’s resources, in
consultation with the Director of Projects.
>> Deliver professional advice in areas of expertise. Workplace Relations
>> Report to the Director of Projects.
>> Support and guide Placemakers.
>> Contribute to internal project team meetings.
>> Coordinate workloads and resource in collaboration
with the Director of Projects.
>> Proactively and collaboratively contribute to day-to-
day operations and team well-being.
3Selection Criteria
The Senior Placemaker will have the following >> Availability to work beyond conventional working
qualities and competencies: hours including interstate and international travel.
>> Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information
and summarise and present in effective reports.
Qualities >> Collaborative approach to project work.
>> Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suites - Village Well is
>> Works independently and effectively with others. an Apple computer office.
>> Collaborates well with members of the team and with >> Understanding of planning laws within Australia.
clients.
>> Experience and skills in public speaking
>> Understands their strengths and areas for and presentation.
improvement.
>> Effective and efficient time and self-management skills.
>> Is a good listener and a good communicator.
>> Current Victorian driver’s license.
>> Has strong ethics that align with Village Well’s values.
>> Success in leading and managing projects.
>> Is logical and rigorous.
>> Is creative and proactive.
Desirable Competencies
Essential Competencies >> Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator preferred.
>> A minimum 7 years of experience in a relevant field.
>> Tertiary qualification and relevant experience in the
areas of project management, architecture, urban
design, landscape architecture or planning.
>> In-depth understanding of placemaking approaches,
principles and methods.
>> Demonstrated skills in community consultation and
facilitation.
>> Experience in working effectively and efficiently in a
fast-paced environment.
>> Willingness and ability to respond to situations which
arise at short notice.
4Placemaker
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Level 1, 134 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
+61 3 9650 0080 I admin@villagewell.org I www.villagewell.org
5Summary
Village Well’s Placemakers work together in a collaborative Operating Environment
team to provide a range of placemaking services and
products to government and private sector clients, including The Placemaker works in a fast paced and dynamic
research, facilitation, placemaking advice and project environment with a diverse group of professional colleagues.
management. The Placemaker is responsible for the delivery The position is primarily focused on the successful delivery
of projects under the direction of the Director of Projects. of high-quality projects. From time to time the Placemaker
will be required to perform tasks outside of the core role to
The Placemaker is an excellent project manager and ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the business.
communicator with experience in facilitation and
stakeholder management. The Placemaker is proactive,
flexible and able to perform in a dynamic and fast paced
Key Working Relationships
environment. Delivery of Projects on time and on budget is
the key responsibility of this position.
The Placemaker will report to the Director of Projects and
will work closely with the other team members to ensure that
Placemakers have a solid understanding of professional
the work undertaken by Village Well is aligned with Village
placemaking practices in an urban development context and
Well’s objectives, values and resources. The Placemaker will
will have extensive knowledge and experience in at least one
contribute to project updates at scheduled weekly team
field of placemaking, for example: community engagement,
meetings and facilitate internal project team meetings
local economic development, urban design, urban planning
as needed.
or place management.
6Key Work Areas
Research >> Writing of reports.
>> Organise and coordinate Village Well’s resources in
>> Conduct in-depth place research via desktop sources,
consultation with the Director of Projects.
field studies and stakeholder engagement.
>> Contribute to the development and delivery of
>> Summarise, analyse and present research in concise
expert advice.
and strategic reports and presentations.
>> Placemaking Advice
>> Generate placemaking strategies that are practical
Facilitation
and innovative and represent Village Well’s values.
>> Facilitate good working relationships with colleagues, >> Develop and implement Village Well placemaking
clients and stakeholders via a range of creative and processes and methods.
engaging processes and methods. >> Add value to Village Well’s products and services
>> Facilitate small to large group meetings as required. wherever possible.
Project Management Business Development
>> Manage all aspects of project development and >> Build relationships with clients.
implementation independently, including project >> Promote Village Well projects, approaches and values
planning, monitoring and regular reporting, ensuring via projects.
project milestones are completed effectively, within
>> Contribute to business planning and improvement in
budget and in a time-efficient manner.
collaboration with colleagues.
>> Effectively support client and stakeholder relationships
to achieve Village Well’s placemaking objectives.
Workplace Relations
>> Promote Village Well’s approach.
>> Contribute to the preparation of proposals >> Deliver outcomes in Key Work Areas as agreed with the
and tenders. Director of Projects.
>> Ensure that all work undertaken and delivered is of >> Contribute to internal project team meetings.
a high quality and meets Village Well’s professional >> Proactively and collaboratively contribute to day-to-
standards. day operations and team well-being.
>> Deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
>> Ensure that Village Well’s reputation is maintained at
all times.
7Selection Criteria
The Placemaker will have the following qualities >> Collaborate approach to project delivery.
and competencies: >> Willingness and ability to respond to situations which
arise at short notice.
>> Availability to work beyond conventional working hours
Qualities
including interstate travel as required.
>> Works independently and effectively with others. >> Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information
>> Collaborates well with members of the team and and summarise in concise and effective reports.
with clients. >> Proficiency in all Microsoft Office suites. Village Well
>> Understands own professional strengths and actively uses Apple computers.
seeks to improve in other areas. >> Efficient time and self-management skills.
>> Is a good listener and a good communicator. >> Project management experience and skills.
>> Has ethics that align with Village Well’s values.
>> Is logical and rigorous. Desirable Competencies
>> Is creative and proactive. >> Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
>> Understanding of planning laws within Australia.
Essential Competencies
>> Public speaking and presentation skills.
>> Minimum 3-years professional experience in a >> Current Victorian driver’s license.
relevant field.
>> Tertiary qualification and relevant experience in
the areas of project management, community
engagement, urban design, urban planning, marketing
and communications, local economic development or
place management.
>> Understanding of placemaking approaches, principles
and methods.
>> Demonstrated skills in community consultation and/or
social research.
>> Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-
paced environment.
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