Works Coordinator - Parks

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.

About the position

The Works Coordinator – Parks schedules work activities and resources in an efficient and effective manner appropriately integrating the rolling operational and capital works program for parks and recreation assets. The Works Coordinator – Parks provides direct supervision of Works Supervisors – Parks and responsible for operational staff providing technical and professional horticultural and operational guidance.

About you

• Certificate IV qualification in horticulture or equivalent in related field.
• Substantial relevant experience in coordinating parks maintenance work teams and resources, or supervising site-based parks teams, or other appropriate, relevant experience.
• Substantial previous experience in the preparation and maintenance of relevant safe work method statements and site-based safety documentation, and in developing and maintaining traffic management plans.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills, and the ability to resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated advanced competence in computer operations, including word processing and spreadsheets, and competence in the use of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) software.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Developed level key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

We offer

• Permanent full time , 38 hours per week
• Salary from $85,018 to $89,024 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11% superannuation and access to a 9 day Fortnight system.
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
• Access to Council's Health + Wellbeing Program
• Tool of Trade Vehicle
• Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Peter Ball, Manager Works on 0439 600 ***. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3***.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply:

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Unfortunately, an unfinished application can’t be retrieved to finish at a later date. Please keep your responses concise.
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 27 February 2024.

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