Parks Trees & Trails Program Officer

Yarra Ranges Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 98,432 - 107,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Professional development opportunities

Novated lease vehicle options

Job summary

A local government organization in Melbourne is seeking a Parks, Trees & Trails Program Officer to provide high-quality administrative support to the leadership team. This full-time position involves managing project coordination, correspondence, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative roles, preferably within local government, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous leave options, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a project, program or administrative support role, ideally in local government.
• Ability to manage correspondence, reports, and meetings while handling competing priorities.
• Great interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the Parks, Trees & Trails Leadership Team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for project coordination.
• Support reporting, procurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in administration, business, project management

Job description

As a Parks, Trees & Trails Program Officer at Yarra Ranges Council, you will provide high-quality administrative and technical support to the Parks, Trees & Trails Leadership Team and contribute to the effective delivery of parks, trees and trails programs across the municipality.

You’ll be a key liaison point for internal and external stakeholders, supporting project coordination, correspondence management, reporting, procurement and continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth operation of systems, processes and communication that support our open space network and community services.

This role is based at Council offices and operational sites across the Yarra Ranges, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 6 role with a salary range between $98,432 and $107,292 per annum, plus superannuation.

Benefits of working with us

• Support work-life balance with your choice of monthly or fortnightly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.
• 20 weeks paid primary caregiver leave (6 weeks for secondary caregivers) plus other generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.
• Novated lease vehicle options.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

• Experience in a project, program or administrative support role, ideally within a local government or complex operational environment.
• The ability to coordinate correspondence, reports, meetings and documentation while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Diploma or degree qualifications in administration, business, project management or a related field. Similar qualifications and substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• Great organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with diverse customers, stakeholders and internal teams.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 29 March 2026

Contact person: Ashley Tenson, Executive Officer Parks, Trees and Trails, 0419 764 274.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [e-mail].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.