Open Spaces and Community Assets Coordinator

Flinders Shire Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders Shire Council is seeking an Open Spaces and Community Assets Coordinator to lead delivery, maintenance and improvements of parks, gardens, facilities and council enterprises. You will oversee staff, contractors and facility managers to ensure safe, attractive public spaces and assets.

The role includes aerodrome oversight for Hughenden Airport, management of caravan parks, pools and gyms, and collaboration with community groups to enhance liveability and tourism in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering maintenance and improvements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience overseeing parks, assets and public facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and presentation of parks, cemeteries, amenities and assets.
• Lead staff, contractors and facility managers to meet service outcomes.
• Oversee aerodrome compliance, safety and airport operations for Hughenden Airport.
• Manage council facilities including caravan park, pool, gym, landfill and worker housing.
• Coordinate Local Laws service delivery and support to the Local Laws Officer.
• Monitor maintenance programs, budgets, contractor performance and asset projects.
• Engage with community groups and stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Asset management

Contractor management

Budgeting

Education

Experience in local government operations

Job description

Are you an experienced leader ready to make a lasting impact on community assets and public spaces? Flinders Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Open Spaces and Community Assets Coordinator to lead the delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of our parks, gardens, recreational facilities, community assets and Council-operated enterprises. This diverse and rewarding role plays a key part in enhancing community liveability, supporting tourism, and ensuring our public spaces remain safe, attractive and well maintained.

In this role, you’ll:

• Coordinate the maintenance and presentation of parks, gardens, cemeteries, public amenities, recreational facilities and other community assets.
• Lead and support operational staff, contractors and facility managers to achieve service delivery outcomes.
• Act as Council's Aerodrome Manager, providing oversight of compliance, safety and operational requirements for Hughenden Airport.
• Oversee the performance and operational management of Council-owned facilities including the caravan park, swimming pool, community gym, landfill and worker accommodation.
• Coordinate local laws service delivery and provide operational support to the Local Laws Officer.
• Manage maintenance programs, budgets, contractor performance and asset improvement initiatives.
• Engage with community groups, sporting clubs, airport stakeholders and residents to deliver positive community outcomes.

What makes this role different?

• Enjoy a highly diverse portfolio spanning parks, community assets, enterprise facilities, local laws and airport operations.
• Play a critical leadership role in maintaining infrastructure that directly supports residents, visitors and the local economy.
• Work across a broad range of operational areas with significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Contribute to the growth, liveability and presentation of one of Queensland's most unique regional communities.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional services for the community.

For further information about this role, please download the Position Description on our website, which includes the key duties, responsibilities and selection criteria.

https://www.flinders.qld.gov.au/Your-Council/Working-at-Council/VRN-1727-Open-Spaces-and-Community-Assets-Coordinator

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