Parks Asset & Inspections Lead

City of Ryde; Ryde; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Grant days (3)

Performance reviews

Fitness Passport

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Supportive team environment

Job summary

City of Ryde is seeking a proactive Parks Officer to manage and improve our parks, reserves and recreational spaces. You will work with contractors, project teams and stakeholders to ensure high standards and drive future improvements.

The role reports to the Senior Coordinator – Parks Operations and focuses on inspections, asset management and delivering capital works projects with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, facilities, parks, open space, maintenance operations or a similar field.
• Experience undertaking inspections, audits or condition assessments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors or service providers.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• A current Class C Driver Licence is required.
• Local Government experience and knowledge of parks assets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct park inspections, audits and condition assessments.
• Monitor contractor performance and service level agreements.
• Investigate customer requests and stakeholder enquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve Council's parks and open spaces.
• Prepare project briefs and contribute to capital works projects.
• Work collaboratively with contractors, project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Support presentation, safety and functionality of parks assets.

Skills

Asset management

Parks maintenance

Inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor coordination

Written communication

Autonomy

Time management

Education

Horticultural qualifications

Class C Driver Licence

Job description

City of Ryde is seeking a proactive Parks Officer to manage and improve our parks, reserves and recreational spaces. You will work with contractors, project teams and stakeholders to ensure high standards and drive future improvements.

The role reports to the Senior Coordinator – Parks Operations and focuses on inspections, asset management and delivering capital works projects with a strong emphasis on customer service.