Coordinator Open Space

South Gippsland Shire; Leongatha; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Rostered days off for full-time roles

Professional development opportunities

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Health & well-being programs

Zusammenfassung

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Coordinator Open Space to lead the Open Space and Environment team in delivering parks, gardens, trees, public amenities, landscaping and open space services across the municipality.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring compliant practices, safe operations and continuous improvement in asset management and service delivery. You will work with managers, staff, contractors and community partners to enhance public spaces.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading parks, gardens, open space services.
• Strong asset management and safety leadership.
• Experience managing budgets and contracts.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate Parks & Gardens, Urban and Rural Trees, Public Amenities and Landscaping teams to deliver safe, high-quality open space services.
• Develop, implement and monitor maintenance programs, schedules and inspection activities to meet asset standards.
• Contribute to strategic plans such as Open Space Asset Management Plan and Tree Management Plan.
• Provide leadership in asset management, using data and inspections to set priorities and budgets.
• Manage customer enquiries, service requests and complex issues with timely resolutions.

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ongoing Full - Time, Band 7, Fortnightly RDOs. The Coordinator Open Space is a key leadership role within the Open Space and Environment team, responsible for coordinating the delivery of parks, gardens, urban and rural tree management, public amenities, landscaping and open space services across the municipality. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to multiple teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery, effective asset management, legislative compliance, and a strong focus on safety, community outcomes and continuous improvement. The Coordinator Open Space works closely with managers, staff, contractors, community stakeholders and other Council departments to enhance public open spaces and support Council's long-term environmental and asset management objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the Parks & Gardens, Urban and Rural Trees , Public Amenities and Landscaping teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services across Council's open space network.
• Develop, implement and monitor operational programs, maintenance schedules and inspection activities to ensure Council assets are maintained to agreed standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, including the Open Space Asset Management Plan, Tree Management Plan and Electrical Line Clearance Plan.
• Provide leadership in asset management, using data, inspections and condition assessments to inform maintenance priorities, capital works programs and long-term financial planning.
• Manage customer and community enquiries, service requests and complex issues, ensuring timely resolutions and positive stakeholder outcomes.
• Oversee financial performance, including budget development, expenditure management, procurement processes and contractor management.
• Promote a positive safety culture by ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies and best-practice health, safety and wellbeing standards
• Support the Manager Open Space and Environment through strategic advice, report writing, business case development, cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:

• An experienced leader with demonstrated experience in parks, gardens, open space, landscaping, civil maintenance or a related industry.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Strong operational management skills, with experience coordinating maintenance programs, projects and service delivery activities.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with community members, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and contracts to achieve organisational objectives and deliver value for money outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of asset management principles, including the planning, maintenance and renewal of public infrastructure and open space assets.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with strong problem-solving, decision-making and continuous improvement capabilities.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality customer-focused services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, provide professional advice and present information to a range of audien

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CLOSING DATE

Applications close 11.59PM 8 November 2026

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.

The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation.

South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

By applying for this role you agree to the above.