Open Space Project Lead — Parks, Horticulture & Regeneration

Narooma; Mullumbimby; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary reviews

Long Service Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Education and training support

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an Open Space Technical Officer to shape and improve parks, reserves and natural spaces across the Shire. You will provide specialist technical advice, coordinate projects and support sustainable, high-quality community spaces.

This role blends technical work, project management and stakeholder engagement, involving collaboration with operational teams, contractors and community groups to deliver practical, long-term improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in open space, parks, landscape, arboriculture, sports turf, bush regeneration or related fields.
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting and contractor coordination.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and develop teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to analyse complex issues and deliver practical solutions.
• A current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across horticulture, arboriculture, sports field, bush regeneration and bushfire management activities.
• Coordinate and deliver open space improvement projects, ensuring works are completed safely, sustainably and within budget.
• Manage and support the Bush Regeneration team while providing technical guidance across the wider Open Space team.
• Assess and respond to tree, pest, weed and bushfire risk issues across Council-managed land.
• Work closely with sporting clubs, contractors, consultants and community stakeholders to enhance parks, sports fields and recreational facilities.
• Contribute to asset management, planning, landscape design, planting programs and long-term maintenance strategies.

Skills

Open space expertise

Parks management

Project management

Budgeting

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Driver's Licence

Education

Horticulture / Arboriculture / Landscape Management

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an Open Space Technical Officer to shape and improve parks, reserves and natural spaces across the Shire. You will provide specialist technical advice, coordinate projects and support sustainable, high-quality community spaces.

This role blends technical work, project management and stakeholder engagement, involving collaboration with operational teams, contractors and community groups to deliver practical, long-term improvements.