Coordinator Maintenance - Open Spaces & Facilities

Wingecarribee Shire Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary + 12% superannuation

Vehicle allowance — $12,000

Flexible working – WFH opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Wingecarribee Shire Council in NSW is seeking a Coordinator Maintenance for Open Spaces & Facilities to lead planning, delivery and governance of maintenance across parks, sports fields, and community facilities. You will supervise Supervisors and crews, ensuring safety, high presentation standards and efficient service delivery.

You will drive asset performance, manage budgets and resources, and work with stakeholders to align priorities with community expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience in open space operations or facilities management.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, workforce planning and service design.
• Extensive experience leading complex operational services within a regulated public sector or asset intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience managing operational and capital budgets, procurement and contract governance.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience advising executives and managing community expectations.
• Demonstrated application of WHS and environmental risk management in field operations.
• Maintain a current C Class drivers' licence without restriction.
• Certificate IV in Project Management or related field
• Qualifications or relevant demonstrated experience in advanced contract management
• Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management or equivalent.
• Diploma of Leadership & Management

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of maintenance across Council's parks, open spaces and community facilities.
• Provide leadership to Supervisors, Team Leaders and operational crews, driving safety, presentation and service delivery.
• Oversee maintenance programs, manage resources and budgets, and liaise with stakeholders to balance priorities with community expectations.
• Develop people, drive continuous improvement, and identify efficiency gains in asset performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead high-performing teams and make a visible impact on Wingecarribee Shire's public spaces and facilities.

Skills

Facilities management

Strategic planning

Workforce planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety management

Education

Degree in Facilities Management

Certificate IV in Project Management

Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management

Diploma of Leadership & Management

Job description

Coordinator Maintenance - Open Spaces & Facilities

Lead high-performing teams delivering essential maintenance services across Council's parks, open spaces and community facilities, ensuring they remain safe, welcoming and well-presented for our community.

What You'll Do

As our Coordinator Maintenance - Open Spaces & Facilities, you'll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of maintenance services across Council's diverse network of parks, sports fields, public amenities, streetscapes, open spaces and community facilities.

Providing leadership to Supervisors, Team Leaders and operational crews, you'll drive high standards of safety, presentation and service delivery while ensuring our public spaces remain attractive, functional and accessible for the community. You'll oversee maintenance programs, manage resources and budgets, and work closely with stakeholders to balance operational priorities with community expectations.

You’ll also play a key role in developing your people, improving service delivery and identifying innovative ways to enhance efficiency, asset performance and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to lead high-performing teams and make a visible impact on some of the Southern Highlands' most valued public spaces and facilities.

Why Wingecarribee?

Wingecarribee Shire sits at the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant towns, and strong sense of community. We are proud to serve a region with a thriving local economy and a lifestyle that balances career opportunities with wellbeing.

As a forward-thinking Council, we are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future. Guided by our Community Strategic Plan 2035, we focus on delivering high-quality services that support our community while protecting the unique character of our Shire.

By joining Wingecarribee Shire Council, you'll be part of an organisation that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, where your skills make a real difference to the places our community lives, works, and enjoys.

You’ll also get to enjoy:

• Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
• Variable day off every 19-days
• $12,000 Vehicle Allowance
• Health & wellbeing initiatives – Fitness Passport, EAP and Flu Vaccines
• Career development & learning support – Tertiary assistance available
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH opportunities
• Salary packaging options available - make the most of your income
• The Welcome Experience - The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
• Community & social engagement – Enjoy opportunities to participate in local events, team-building activities, and community initiatives that bring our staff and residents together.
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

What You'll Need (Essential Criteria)

• Degree level qualification in Facilities Management, Horticulture related discipline or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience in open space operations or facilities management.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, workforce planning and service design
• Extensive experience leading complex operational services within a regulated public sector or asset intensive environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience managing operational and capital budgets, procurement and contract governance
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience advising executives and managing community expectations
• Demonstrated application of WHS and environmental risk management in field operations.
• Maintain a current C Class drivers' licence without restriction
• Certificate IV in Project Management or related field
• Qualifications or relevant demonstrated experience in advanced contract management
• Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management or equivalent.
• Diploma of Leadership & Management

Other Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of National Police Check prior to commencement
• Complete a pre-employment medical prior to commencement

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, and persons with a disability. If you require reasonable adjustments during our application process, please contact us at .au, by phone on 1300 680 *** or by visiting our office at 68 Elizabeth St, Moss Vale.