Coordinator Parks and Open Space

Full time, ongoing
Fortnightly RDO
Band 7, $93,172 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 19 August 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

As part of the Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities unit, the Coordinator Parks and Open Space leads a team to:

• Ensure a high standard of presentation and community satisfaction with Councils open space assets
• Ensure a planned and coordinated approach to maintenance and improvement works in parks, open space and recreation facilities across the shire
• Develop and oversee strategic direction to ensure the maintenance and longevity of Councils open space, tree and natural environment assets
• Build the capacity of the Parks and Open Space team to respond to evolving legislation, strategic direction and community needs.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Qualifications in Horticulture – minimum Certificate IV
• Extensive relevant experience in a similar role
• Management or supervisory experience
• Experience with capital works programs, including overseeing projects, budgets and contractors

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Karen Evennett, Manager Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, on (03) 5471 1798.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.