Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities

Hilltops Council; Harden; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full-private leaseback vehicle

9-day fortnight

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hilltops Council seeks a strategic Leader to manage Recreation, Environment and Facilities across the Hilltops region. You will oversee planning, maintenance and enhancement of parks, facilities and environmental programs, leading multidisciplinary teams and capital works with focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record in asset management.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in recreation, environmental management, facilities or local government.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage change.
• Experience managing operational and capital works programs including budgeting and reporting.
• Strong asset management knowledge and management of community facilities and environmental assets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication with diverse groups.
• Understanding of WHS, risk management and relevant environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of Council's Recreation, Environment & Facilities staff.
• Lead strategic planning, delivery and continuous improvement of services across Hilltops.
• Manage maintenance, renewal and development of parks, facilities and assets.
• Develop and monitor operational and capital works programs, on time and within budget.
• Provide specialist advice on environmental management and sustainability initiatives.
• Build relationships with community groups, government agencies, contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to asset management and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Asset management

Project delivery

Environmental management

Facilities management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Recreation Management, Asset Management, Business Management or related field

Tools

Driver Licence

Job description

Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities

$135k-$150k + 3.5% CLA + Super + leaseback

Manager Recreation, Environment and Facilities

Permanent, full-time - 70 hours per nine-day fortnight

As our Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities you will lead the delivery, management and continuous improvement of Council's recreation, environmental and facilities services across the Hilltops local government area.

In this role, you will oversee the planning, maintenance and enhancement of community facilities, parks, open spaces and environmental programs, while ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council's strategic objectives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage operational and capital works programs, and foster strong relationships with community groups, sporting organisations, contractors and government agencies.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate significant experience in a senior leadership role within recreation, environmental management, facilities management, local government or a related field. You will be a collaborative leader with strong asset management, project delivery and stakeholder engagement skills, and hold tertiary qualifications relevant to the position's portfolio.

This position is based out of our Harden office (though candidates can request to work from Boorowa or Young) and relocation assistance, plus a full-private leaseback vehicle will be available to the successful applicant.

Tasks & responsibilities

(Note - the list below is non-prescriptive and the incumbent will be expected to undertake additional duties)

Provide effective leadership and management of Council's Recreation, Environment & Facilities staff, fostering a positive, safe and high-performing workplace culture.

Lead the strategic planning, delivery and continuous improvement of recreation, environmental and facilities services across the Hilltops region.

Manage the maintenance, renewal and development of Council's parks, sporting facilities, public open spaces, community buildings and other associated assets.

Develop, implement and monitor operational and capital works programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Provide specialist advice and leadership on environmental management, sustainability initiatives, natural resource management and legislative compliance.

Build and maintain productive relationships with community groups, sporting organisations, government agencies, contractors and other key stakeholders.

Contribute to Council's asset management, long-term financial planning and strategic objectives through effective service planning and resource management.

Promote continuous improvement, risk management and workplace health and safety practices across all areas of responsibility.

Qualifications & experience

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Recreation Management, Asset Management, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership or management role within recreation, environmental, facilities, infrastructure or local government services.

Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams and manage organisational change, performance and service delivery outcomes.

Demonstrated experience managing operational and capital works programs, including budget development, monitoring and reporting.

Strong knowledge of asset management principles and the management of community facilities, public open spaces or environmental assets.

Well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse range of community and industry groups.

Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety, risk management and relevant environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.

Current Class C Driver Licence.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to influence the future management of recreation, environmental and community assets across the Hilltops region.

Attractive salary package between $135,000 and $150,000 p.a. + Superannuation, with additional provisions under the Local Government State Award.

Permanent full-time position based at Council's Harden Office with a 9-day fortnight (RDO).

Enjoy a range of employee benefits including ongoing professional development, wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Passport and opportunities for career growth within local government.

As a minimum, permanent residency is required for this position. When applying, please address all criteria on the application form, and include a cover letter/email with your contact details.

About our region and our organisation

Located in the beautiful Southwest Slopes of NSW, Hilltops is a great place to live, work and play. Working with Council is the perfect opportunity for you to come to experience all the region has to offer, and our organisation provides essential services to all residents and visitors.

Under the guidance of our leadership team, Council operates on the values of Safety, Trust, Accountability and Respect, and these values inform our decisions, actions and conduct. We offer an exciting and rewarding workplace with skilled, experienced and friendly staff, dedicated to helping each other and our wider community. We are a great place to work because we love the work we do and want the best for our community, because we are part of the community.

Application questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

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