Liverpool City Council

Parks Coordinator Sports fields

Parks Coordinator Sports fields

1 x Permanent Full Time – 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $99,858.23 - $109,419.10 + 11.5% super
Closing Date: 14 April 2025

Liverpool City Council is positioned to lead its community through immense change over the next ten (10) years.  City Operations covers a geographical spread of over three hundred (300) kilometres squared and one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two (1,782) assets spread across 41 suburbs in the Local Government Area (LGA).  The LGA population will increase considerably in capacity over the coming five (5) to ten (10) years.

Accordingly, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Parks teams to provide quality-based services to Council’s sporting fields, parks, and open spaces in a timely manner.

ABOUT THE ROLE.

You will have the responsibility of directing operational teams and monitoring their completed works as well as the management of contractors completing programs for council. The development of the programs needed for the maintenance of sporting fields and the transition of high use areas for seasonal use will also be a high priority in this position.

ABOUT YOU.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential areas:

• Current Class C Driver license
• General Construction WHS (White Card)
• Certificate 3 Turf Management, Horticulture or similar qualification
• Extensive knowledge of IPM practices
• Effective Communication – written and Oral.
• Experience in parks, and open space project management ( 5+ years’ experience managing multifaceted sporting venues)

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

·         Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

·         Council offers career progression opportunities & ongoing support.

·         Free parking available.

·         Access to mentoring and coaching from Snr team members.

·         Internal professional Learning and Development

·         Fitness Passport.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment.  They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.

For further information about the position please contact Marc Goldsbrough, Acting Manager Manager Parks, Sports, and Open Spaces on 02 87117893.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.