Job description ABOUT THE COMPANY.Join a local council as the Manager Parks & Open Space. This small Council located in Inner-West Sydney, prides themselves on a collaborative team environment that ranges from junior to senior staff.ABOUT THE POSITION.As the Manager Parks & Open Space you will prepare short and long term budgets for the Parks & Open Space business area and manage multi-faceted projects from project definition to delivery ranging from playground operations, reserves mowing and maintenance, nature strip mowing, tree maintenance, turf mowing and landscape.DUTIES.
- Procure and manage external contractors and consultants
- Monitor staff performance and provide guidance when required
- Track completion of Parks & Open Space related customer requests
- Undertake assessment of work sites and ensure they comply with standards and regulations
- Tertiary qualifications in Park Management, Turf Management, Horticulture or relevant
- Previous experience in Local Government is highly desirable
- Prior experience in managing a team to ensure productivity and collaboration
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
- Competitive hourly rates ranging between $55 - $60 per hour + Super
- Initial 3 month contract with opportunity for continuous extension