Open Space Programs Lead — Parks & Assets

Charters Towers Regional Council; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

8 weeks paid Parental Leave

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council seeks an Open Spaces Coordinator to lead the maintenance, presentation and operation of Parks, cemeteries, and related assets. The role provides planning, technical advice and leadership to ensure services and approved capital works deliverables meet standards, budgets and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage staff and contractors, coordinate programs, and drive improvements within the Open Spaces portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating maintenance and service delivery of open spaces or parks.
• Experience leading employees, coordinating contractors and managing outcomes.
• Knowledge of WHS, environmental management and quality assurance in operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, presentation and operation of Open Space assets across Council areas.
• Provide operational leadership, planning and technical advice to deliver services and capital works safely and efficiently.
• Lead staff and contractors, monitor service delivery against approved budgets and standards.
• Develop and implement practical improvements to open space services and assets.

Skills

Open Spaces management

Leadership

Contract administration

Budget monitoring

Workplace health & safety

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Education

White Card

Horticulture/open space management qualification

Queensland C Class Driver Licence

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council seeks an Open Spaces Coordinator to lead the maintenance, presentation and operation of Parks, cemeteries, and related assets. The role provides planning, technical advice and leadership to ensure services and approved capital works deliverables meet standards, budgets and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage staff and contractors, coordinate programs, and drive improvements within the Open Spaces portfolio.