Parks Infrastructure Officer

• 2 x Full Time roles available
• $70K plus superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements considered

The Parks Infrastructure Officer provides the delivery of park infrastructure maintenance and safety inspections in Darebin’s parks and open spaces, and fosters a safety-orientated culture to drive service improvements and achieve Council objectives.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role The Parks Infrastructure Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of park infrastructure management and services throughout the municipality. Portfolio areas include but are not limited to the management of Parks Infrastructure throughout all parks and reserves, playspaces, sportsgrounds and facility open spaces.

This role has a strong commitment to partnering with Traditional Owners, community and stakeholders to enable the sustainability of the environment and urgency around addressing climate emergency and social justice.

• Work in a team environment to implement the operational needs in parks and open space areas
• Implement monthly and quarterly inspections of playspaces and other park infrastructure
• Collaborate with the other areas of Council that are engaged in infrastructure management, such as landscape architects, strategic planners, designers, engineers and liaisons
• Assist delivery of departmental priorities and contribute to an inclusive workforce that drives Darebin’s values and enables strategic change
• Work in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with Council's Occupational Health and Safety policies and legislative requirements

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of park infrastructure management and service delivery
• Experience with infrastructure management tools/software, OH&S requirements and contractors (desirable)
• Highly developed problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in inspecting sites, analysing factors, consulting with clients and making recommendations for works related to Parks Infrastructure (desirable)

Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Paul Keating Team Leader Parks Infrastructure on 0499310*** for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 18th March 2024 at 12:00pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.