AddressThe Position
The Shire of Manjimup is seeking a suitably qualified and passionate individual to lead and manage the Parks Operations department. Providing leadership and guidance in the delivery of efficient and effective landscape maintenance and construction services across the Shire.
This role includes:
- Managing the overall activities of the Parks Operations department.
- Developing and maintain asset management plans for all assets under the control of the Parks Operations department.
- Providing a value for money, efficient and effective landscape maintenance and construction service.
- Controlling the expenditure and movement of labour, plant and materials to achieve the objectives of the maintenance and capital works programs.
- Providing leadership and technical advice to Council, Management, Supervisors and employees.
- Implement and maintain training programmes and strategies.
The Person
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Highly developed team management and leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills including public relations, interpersonal skills, negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite and computer based financial management systems.
- Experience in the management of parks related construction and maintenance programmes.
- Knowledge of Work Health and Safety principles, legislation and procedures.
Qualifications / Clearances
- Degree or Diploma in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture or similar.
- Construction Safety Awareness Certificate.
- Current “C” class drivers licence.
- National Police Clearance.
The Benefits
The Shire provides the following benefits:
- Additional superannuation matching up to 5.5%.
- Free Manjimup Regional AquaCentre membership.
- Free parking.
- Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works.
- Idyllic location, tall timbers of the Southern Forests, to coastal settlements of the south, and providing an excellent work life balance.
Click here to Apply
Head to www.manjimup.wa.gov.au for information about the position, including the position description, how to apply and information on the Shire of Manjimup and the benefits of the local community. For further information, please contact Emily O’Neil, Human Resources Manager on (08) 9771 77***or at **@manjimup.wa.gov.au
Closing Date: 5.00pm Wednesday 19 June 2024
The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.
