Open Space Leader: Maintenance & Projects Coordinator

Careers at Council; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Hybrid; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Policy

Exceptional leave entitlements

Health and wellbeing

Professional Development

Job summary

Yarra City Council is seeking a Coordinator Open Space Management and Maintenance to lead the delivery of Open Space Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The role works within the City Works branch to plan and implement the Council’s Capital Works program for Open Space, ensuring safe and effective operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in Open Space Management and be capable of hands-on leadership, with strong collaboration across departments, flexible/hybrid

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Horticulture/Arboriculture field.
• Experience in Open Space Management, Maintenance and projects is desirable (including potential Project Management, Contract Management and people management).

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Open Space Maintenance and Arboriculture services for the City of Yarra.
• Collaborate with Strategic Projects, Parks and Open Space to plan and deliver the Council’s Capital Works program related to Open Space.
• Provide leadership and oversee hands-on operations to support safe, effective service delivery.

Education

tertiary qualification in Horticulture/Arboriculture

Job description

Yarra City Council is seeking a Coordinator Open Space Management and Maintenance to lead the delivery of Open Space Maintenance and Arboriculture services. The role works within the City Works branch to plan and implement the Council’s Capital Works program for Open Space, ensuring safe and effective operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in Open Space Management and be capable of hands-on leadership, with strong collaboration across departments, flexible/hybrid