Open Space Tech Lead - Parks & Nature

Byron Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Education and training support

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Open Space Technical Officer to help shape and enhance the parks, sporting fields, reserves and natural spaces across the Shire. You will provide specialist technical advice, coordinate improvement projects and support the delivery of sustainable, high-quality community spaces.

This role blends technical expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement. You will work with operational teams, contractors and community groups to deliver

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 and team development capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• 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 with sporting clubs, contractors, consultants and community stakeholders to enhance parks and facilities.
• Contribute to asset management, planning, landscape design, planting programs and long-term maintenance strategies.

Skills

Open space

Arboriculture

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Horticulture / Arboriculture / Landscape Management

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Open Space Technical Officer to help shape and enhance the parks, sporting fields, reserves and natural spaces across the Shire. You will provide specialist technical advice, coordinate improvement projects and support the delivery of sustainable, high-quality community spaces.

This role blends technical expertise, project management and stakeholder engagement. You will work with operational teams, contractors and community groups to deliver