Parks Management Officer

Council Jobs; Newcastle-Maitland; Presencial; AUD 79.000 - 91.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary + 12% super

Descripción de la vacante

Council Jobs in New South Wales is seeking a Parks Management Officer to help manage Lake Macquarie’s parks, reserves and community spaces, coordinating bookings, community requests and small projects.

You will build positive relationships with community groups, volunteers and commercial operators, ensure compliance with legislation and council policies, and drive continuous improvement in processes and customer experience.

Formación

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy to ensure compliant operations.
• Experience identifying process improvements and delivering practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Manage parks, reserves and community spaces with compliance to legislation and policies.
• Build relationships with community groups, volunteers and operators to deliver outcomes.
• Review and improve business processes, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Coordinate bookings and community requests, and support small projects.
• Prepare reports and provide advice across Council teams.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Collaborative problem-solving

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in community development

Advanced standing towards obtaining related qualifications

Descripción del empleo

Help shape the places our community loves.

• Make a real difference through problem-solving, business improvement and community engagement.
• Help shape the future of our parks, reserves and community spaces.
• Build your skills and career while bringing your initiative and ideas to our team.

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Our Community Partnerships team is looking for a Parks Management Officer to help manage and enhance Lake Macquarie's parks, reserves and community spaces. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll contribute to projects, business improvements and community outcomes that help create places people love to visit and enjoy.

This is a varied role that brings together community engagement, business improvement, policy and procedure, compliance, bookings, project coordination and stakeholder management. You will work across Council, with community groups, volunteers, commercial operators and other stakeholders to help ensure our parks and community spaces are managed effectively, safely and in line with legislation and Council strategies.

You will be someone who can look beyond the immediate issue, identify opportunities to improve processes and take ownership of finding practical solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage community and Council-managed Crown land activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, Plans of Management, policies and Council requirements.
• Build positive relationships with community groups, volunteers, commercial operators and other stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
• Review and improve business processes, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency, consistency and customer experience.
• Investigate issues, assess risks and identify practical solutions to support effective management of parks, reserves and community spaces.
• Coordinate bookings, community requests and small projects that improve community facilities and open spaces.
• Prepare reports, provide advice and work collaboratively across Council to support the delivery of services, projects and community outcomes.

The position may include:

• Occasional weekend and on call work
• Travel between Council sites
• Attendance at Council meetings

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with people, navigating complex issues and finding practical ways to improve outcomes.

You will bring strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to interpret legislation and policy, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. You'll be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and building positive relationships with community members, volunteers, commercial operators and Council staff.

Most importantly, you'll have a continuous improvement mindset and a genuine interest in helping shape well-managed, welcoming and accessible community spaces.

Criteria you will bring;

• Tertiary qualifications in community development, recreation, leisure studies or a related discipline, or advanced standing towards obtaining these qualifications, or extensive relevant experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and work with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Experience reviewing processes, identifying improvements and implementing practical solutions.
• Experience developing reports, policies, procedures or other business documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $1,729 to $2,010 per week plus 12% superannuation
• Work that directly influences how our community uses and enjoys local parks and open spaces.
• A diverse role combining community engagement, policy, compliance, business improvement and project work.
• The opportunity to build relationships across Council and with a wide range of community stakeholders.
• Make a tangible contribution to the management, improvement and customer experience of Lake Macquarie’s community spaces.

LET’S START

• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactJen Lojszczyk,Coordinator Community and Recreation Engagement on02 4921 0*** or via email**********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• For enquiries about the recruitment processplease contactGeorgina Green,Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0***or via email******@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

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