Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities

Hilltops Council; Young; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilltops Council is seeking a fully qualified Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities to lead the Open Spaces, environmental, and facilities teams on site in the Hilltops region of NSW.

The role requires a degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science with 5+ years of team leadership, knowledge of environmental legislation, and strong reporting abilities. White Card and a current Class C Licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years’ experience managing teams in environmental or recreational services.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong report writing ability.
• Interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with stakeholders.
• Self-management; ability to prioritise multiple requirements and meet deadlines.
• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card) and a current Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience in Local Government or similar Government body.
• Post-graduate qualifications in Engineering, Environment, or Government.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Open Spaces, environmental, and facilities services to meet community outcomes.
• Plan and manage construction, repair, and maintenance of environmental and recreational assets.
• Provide specialist environmental management advice and resources to the Council team.
• Foster collaboration and strong stakeholder relationships across Council and partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science degree

Post-graduate qualifications

Engineers Australia membership eligibility

White Card (CIC)

Job description

Hilltops Council is a local government area in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia, created in 2016 through the merger of Boorowa, Harden, and Young Shires. The largest town is Young, with other key centres including Boorowa, Murrumburrah, and Harden, and a range of smaller towns and localities across the region. The Council area broadly aligns with the Hilltops wine region, known for its agricultural and viticultural activities. Hilltops Council provides services, infrastructure, and strategic planning to support its diverse communities and regional growth. Team members contribute to sustainable development, community wellbeing, and the enhancement of local lifestyle and amenities.

Role Description

The Manager Recreation, Environment, & Facilities is a full-time, on-site role which ensures Council’s Open Spaces, environmental, and facilities staff deliver services and community outcomes to appropriate standards. The Manager takes an integrated and planned approach to construction, repair and maintenance of Council’s environmental, recreational, and building assets. The Manager also supports the broader Council team by providing specialist environmental management advice and resources.

Qualifications/selection criteria

• Degree qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent relevant experience.
• More than 5 years’ experience managing teams in the provisions of environmental or recreational services.
• Demonstrated understanding of environmental legislation and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated experience in preparing complex reports.
• Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation & conflict resolution skills and demonstrated ability to network and sustain collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong self-management skills and the capacity to prioritise and manage multiple work requirements and meet deadlines.
• Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience working in the Local Government Sector or other Government body.
• Post-graduate professional qualifications in Engineering, Environment, Business/Government.
• Eligibility for membership of Engineers Australia.