Bayside Council

Coordinator Parks & Open Space – Landscape Services

• Are you experienced in the Management of “Landscape Maintenace” Services and looking for the next challenge in your career?
• Lead and develop and a team of over 40 staff who share your passion.
• Enjoy fantastic benefits, fun team, wellbeing programs & more!

Bayside Council is currently seeking applications from a highly experienced and motivated Coordinator Park & Open Space – Landscape Services.
Council is looking for a qualified horticulturalist that has managed large teams to deliver landscape maintenance services, within a programmed service delivery framework.

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Primary purpose of the role

The primary purpose of the role is to provide planned and reactive maintenance services for parks and open space assets owned or under the management of Bayside Council, in line with legislative, regulatory and compliance obligations.

The role is responsible for planning and organising delivery of the program of landscaping activities and services and working closely with the Manager Parks & Open Space to ensure all internal and external customer needs are being addressed.

About the role

This role involves managing over 40 staff members across a 50 km² area, which includes 333 parks and 350 landscape islands. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to effectively monitor and manage a $5 million budget for the delivery of these services

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Review and monitor safe and effective delivery of maintenance programs and conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure the health and optimal benefits of high profile and other park assets.
• Manage and monitor service delivery of providers and contractors to ensure standards are met within appropriate specifications.
• Undertake various works of a capital nature such as landscaping projects and advise and assist in the design of new landscapes to ensure the program of works is delivered.
• Engage and consult with stakeholders to identify requirements and inform organisational direction, strategy and action and fair and transparent decision making.
• Provide regular reports on results achieved against Council Plan targets and identify areas for priority action and improvement to maintain highly functioning assets.
• Assist the Manager Parks and Open Space to prepare the annual budget, and monitor and review financial data to identify, report and address discrepancies, variations and amended forecasts.
• Oversight and assist to develop community events such as Tree
• Planting Days in liaison with relevant Council Business Units and external groups.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

Essential requirements

We are looking for a dynamic leader who has the following:

• Tertiary or other qualifications, knowledge of relevant legislation within Horticulture - Landscaping.
• Experience working with large multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management and work, health and safety practices and procedures.
• A SafeWork NSW White Card (General Construction Induction card).
• Current First Aid Certificate relevant to the role.
• Driver’s Licence Class C.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• A flexi day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year.
• 2 days health and wellbeing days each year (out of your sick leave balance)
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter (max 2 pages), outlining how your skills and experience meet the focus competencies, key accountabilities and challenges of the role outlined in the position description.

Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: F24/408 Coordinator Parks & Open Space – Landscape Services

Deadline: Monday 25 November

Salary Range: From $115,947 to $129,861 pa based on skills and experience plus 11.5% superannuation. A leaseback vehicle option is available for this position, as per Council’s Leaseback Vehicle policy.

Enquiries: Contact Tracy Moroney – Manager Parks & Open Space on (02) 9562 1690 or via tracy.moroney@bayside.nsw.gov.au

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.

All applicants must have “Australian Work Rights” and may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check and a Medical to ensure they are able to carry out the physical requirements of the role, in accordance with the position.