Bayside Council

Horticultural Management Officer – Landscape Services

• Are you experienced in Landscape Management and looking for the next challenge in your career?
• Lead, coach, develop and work with a team of both qualified and developing individuals who share your passion.
• Enjoy fantastic benefits, fortnightly day off, fun team, wellbeing programs & more!

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.

Purpose of the role

Bayside’s parks and gardens are high profile and their presentation exemplifies our commitment to residents and visitors alike.

The Horticultural Management Officer is responsible for the planning, allocation, supervision, monitoring and completion of all horticultural management activities within the Landscape Services team.
This role is pivotal to ensuring that not only are planned programs implemented and adhered to and that teams are agile and responsive to unplanned requests for parks and gardens maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Supervise and guide the landscape team in all aspects of landscape maintenance activities and make decisions regarding required maintenance and management in line with Council policy and legislative and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and administer contracts as allocated for high risk profile projects or where additional resources are required.
• Manage and monitor service delivery of providers and contractors to ensure standards are met within appropriate specifications.
• Assess, report on and maintain records on private and development assessment and Construction Certificate applications relating to landscape and turf components within open space areas, to assist with decision making and responses in regard to outcomes.
• Collate information, prepare briefs and reports on a variety of matters including but not limited to program status, performance and resource levels.
• Respond to customer and key stakeholder enquiries regarding landscape management within required timeframes.
• Manage the Client Relationship Management system to monitor the scheduling and completion of works
• Participate in community events and environmental projects
• 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:

• Minimum Horticulture Trade Certificate or higher qualifications and minimum two years relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of public risk issues associated with Horticulture.
• A SafeWork NSW White Card (General Construction Induction card).
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.
• Appropriate traffic control licence, minimum NSW implement traffic control plan.
• Work outside of normal hours as required

Our benefits:

On top of your weekly pay, you will enjoy;

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave (from your sick leave balance)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Closing Date: 13 January 2025
Salary Range: $81,938 – $91,771 (gross) per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.
Apply Now

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

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).
Applications must be submitted by email to: recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line: F24/851 Horticultural Management Officer – Landscape Services.
Enquiries: Tracy Moroney – Manager Parks & Open Space directly on 0411 220 694
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

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