Address$103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package
$91K – $95K Base Salary
Location: Caloundra
Vacancy No: 5273
Temporary - Full-time (until June 2027)
Applications close: Sunday, 21 July 2024 11:59pm AEST
Why work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Parks & Gardens branch is responsible for the care, management, and operation of a comprehensive network of public open space and recreational areas, which have been established for active and passive recreation for the community and the preservation of the natural features of landscape and environment along the Sunshine Coast, largely within the urban environment.
The Project Lead is required to coordinate the delivery of a jointly funded tree planting project between the Sunshine Coast Council and the Commonwealth government, demonstrating the ability to
- Manage projects associated with the objectives of the Disaster Ready Fund across the region, primarily focusing on planning, procurement, and delivery of the tree planting program.
- Administer contract, risk, and financial management associated with the project.
- Ensure accurate recording of data including species, locations, dates, maintenance requirements and frequency, and resource requirements.
- Oversee sourcing and quality of nursery tree stock considering key characteristics as set out in relevant Australian Standards, guidelines, and best practice.
- Prepare and implement effective communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are kept well informed, providing timely advice to Councillors, management, contractors and employees on projects.
About you
As a Project Lead, you will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in arole delivering and maintaining efficientand effective day-to- day operations of arboriculture, horticultural, landscaping environmental, or construction tasks.
You will possess skills in investigation, analysis, and cost estimation with proven success in coordinating programs (including resource management) and monitoring project costs (including variations and claims) to deliver outcomes within agreed budget parameters.
You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with proven success in developing sound, professional and responsive working relationships, with an emphasis on providing quality customer service and negotiating positive outcomes.
As a requirement of this role, you will have a Diploma in Horticulture/Landscaping/Arboriculture/Project Management or other relevant technical qualification or extensive experience in horticulture, landscape and arboriculture,
Also required is a thorough understanding and knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practice including AS4373:2007 PruningAmenity Trees and AS2303:2018 Tree Stock for Landscape use, and CPCCOHS1001A - WorkSafely in the Construction Industry– White Card.
Pre-Employment Medical Required
Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Jason McDowall during business hours on 0409 632 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
