AddressVacancy Number
197
Position Title
Coordinator Urban Forest
Employment Status
Permanent Full-Time
Department
Infrastructure Gold Coast
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A - Level 8
Salary
$121,717.18 - $137,167.08 per year
Hours
40.3 hour per week
The City of Gold Coast is Australia's second-largest local government authority, and our people are united in their passion for delivering the best for our City.
Why join the City of Gold Coast? What's in it for you?
When you join the City of Gold Coast (City), we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and well-being with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. In addition, we have a generous superannuation scheme and an employee-driven Social Club to get you amongst the action!
About your new branch
The Parks and Open Space Services team is responsible for acquiring, planning, constructing and conserving the Gold Coast's parks, open spaces and natural areas to enhance recreation and sporting access, active and healthy lifestyles, appreciation of our natural areas and biodiversity conservation.
About your new role
The position is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing urban forest programs, strategies, and initiatives City wide. This role involves coordinating efforts to protect, enhance and manage the health, retention, and sustainability of trees in urban environments, parks, and streets.
This role will lead a small team who is responsible for the management, administration, and initiatives of all City tree assets and the growth and retention of the Urban Forest.
Please refer to the Position Brief for further information on the position. This can be accessed by clicking on the paperclip icon on the position advertisement.
What you bring to your new role
How to apply for this role
Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role. Please ensure each document is within a 2MB file size limit, preferably in PDF format. For any technical issues with uploading your applications, please email ******@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one-way video interview via Criteria, face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to undertake reference checks via Xref, police checks, employmenthistory checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
Contact Person
Courtney Thurgar
Contact Number
0755828***
Closing Date
13 March 2024
