Open Space Program Manager

Open Space Program Manager

About the team

The Open Space Asset Management and Planning business unit is a newly formed team that are responsible for some of the City’s most treasured lifestyle assets and spaces. The team is passionate about providing high quality Open Space areas that are a key driver for the City’s liveability and success. The team is made up of experts from different fields from Landscape Architecture, Coastal and Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Arboriculture and Horticulture and Asset management.

About your new role

This role provides an opportunity to work collaboratively on a broad range of programs and projects across the business unit to help build and enhance the Gold Coast Open Spaces.

You will be responsible for the governance, program management and quality assurance for all of the tactical and strategic programs that are delivered by the Open Space Planning and Asset Management business unit. You will have experience in managing or have a passion for parks, beaches, waterways and Open Spaces and you will be able to apply that skill and knowledge in a way that advances the Open Space estate on the Gold Coast.

You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external and prepare and present reports to committees and Council. A key priority for this role is to develop program management governance and reporting to ensure the 300+ capital and operational projects and circa $250 million dollars’ worth of operational and capital expenditure is planned and delivered each year in accordance with the organisation’s priorities. Other work will include providing high quality specialist advice pertaining to City projects and managing business improvement projects that seek to advance the business units critical outcomes.

Please refer to the Position Brief for more information on the position. 

We're looking for people who have:

• A Bachelor Degree of Business Administration  or equivalent knowledge
• A Bachelor Degree of Public Administration or equivalent knowledge
• A Bachelor Degree of Asset Management or equivalent knowledge
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including mediation, negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution.
• Extensive financial management skills and budget preparation
• An ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise in a planning environment.
• A natural affinity for problem solving, critical thinking and proactive in gathering information, analysing data and identifying suitable solutions.
• An ability to manage a high-performing team and foster good relationships between team members.
• Strong skills in planning and organising others to ensure the timely completion of tasks

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

As a 5-star employer of choice, we care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport / Low cost on-site gym membership

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.