About the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority:

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (the Authority) was established on 1 December 2020 to deliver better protection and management of the iconic coast and parks of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.

In partnership with Traditional Owners, our role is to manage, protect, rehabilitate and foster resilience of the natural, cultural and heritage values of coastal Crown land and marine waters along the Great Ocean Road.

As a public land manager for the Great Ocean Road coast and parks, we manage a wide variety of public land from National Parks to coastal beaches to town foreshores. We also lead visitation policy and planning for the scenic landscapes along the Great Ocean Road to manage visitation and provide a great visitor experience.

All revenue raised through our commercial endeavours is reinvested into the coast to ensure the Great Ocean Road region can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.

About the Coastal Operations Team:

Our Coastal Operations team deliver public safety, grounds maintenance, facility management and minor capital works from Point Impossible in Torquay through to Peterborough. Our rangers ensure the safety and enjoyment of coastal users, creating world-leading visitor experience.

Position Purpose:

The Coastal Operations Coordinator is accountable for the maintenance of foreshore areas under the management of the Authority. This role primarily involves the coordination and supervision of the Coastal Operations teams in Torquay and Lorne, with the support of the location/s Leading Hands and under the direction of the Coastal Operations Manager.

Please note - This role is temporary, a contract of Full-Time and fixed-term, until December 2025.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and leadership to the Coastal Operations Team including efficient works planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of foreshore operations.

• Development and review of works programs to improve productivity and efficiency of operations.

• Identify and implement efficiency and safety improvements in line with safety procedures and environmental standards.

• Monitor, supervise and liaise with foreshore contractors to ensure safety, quality, environmental and service delivery standards are met.

• Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out professionally and efficiently whilst adhering to quality and occupational health and safety standards.

• Manage team recruitment, training, performance and development through team meetings, performance and development process, rostering and leave management; ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

• Represent authority at stakeholder meetings, act as key contact for Traditional Owners, Government and Agency Stakeholders.

• Review of stakeholder documentation and plans including event and project plans, attend external stakeholder meetings when required.

• Monitor the condition of both natural and built assets to ensure that maintenance, level of service, staff and public safety standards are adhered to.

This list is not exhaustive, please see the Position Description (attached) for full list of key responsibilities for the role.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree or diploma relevant to foreshore operations and coastal/land management.

• Five years (minimum) experience in trade, land management, facilities and grounds maintenance or another relevant field.

• Strong leadership experience including an ability to lead a team with managerial attributes and business acumen.

• Proven ability to make sure organisational standards are met, plus resolve and support personal and human resource issues in a professional manner.

Knowledge and skills:

• Proficiency to plan and deliver small projects through planning, budgeting, approvals, development of tender documentation and construction management.

• Proven ability to innovate and problem solve with a strong focus on quality control to ensure a consistently high standard of works are performed by staff and contractors.

• Demonstrated experience with MS office suite, ability to attend and chair meetings and complete various reports, spreadsheets and plans.

• Strong written and verbal communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to communicate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

•Strong people management skills including staff development, performance management and facilitation of cultural change.

•Thorough knowledge of workplace health and safety and risk management practices with a willingness to participate on the OHS Committee.

- - - Applications for this role close at 9am on Tuesday, 25th March 2025 - - -

Applications require:

• A Current Resume
• Response to Key Selection Criteria

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

To learn more about this position, please visit: work with us! to obtain a copy of the position description, including the primary responsibilities, knowledge and skills and qualification requirements for the position.

Everyone is welcome at the Authority:

Here at the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority we are committed to creating a workforce that is diverse and is inclusive of all. We value and embrace the various experiences and perspectives people may have, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and live and all First Nations peoples, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.