Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking

Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow

Monthly ADO

Salary between $105,000-$117,500 (dependant on experience) + super

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Coordinator Open Spaces Maintenance.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

Coach and empower a team of operators and specialist professionals in the management of public open spaces, tree services, Splash Park aquatic facility and roadsides in a growing and diverse municipality

Coordinate the response to open space customer service requests and Requests for Information including provision of specialist advice, inspection, assessment, action, and closure.

Oversee a program of regular inspections/audits across the Open Space network to assess hazards and ensure the quantity and quality of maintenance works.

Lead the team in the development of new, or in the review & updating of, strategies, plans policies, procedures through a consultative process with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement.

Oversee the engagement, coordination of contractor / third party contractors to complete works outside the scope of Council internal resources.

Work closely with a dedicated team and engage with the organisation, stakeholders and community to deliver quality open space service provision.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills that enables effective leadership and that fosters an ability to respond / present to customers, Council and staff.

Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality maintenance outcomes.

Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing proactive operational / maintenance work programs, schedules, systems and processes that can accommodate a degree of reactive work.

Knowledge of overseeing efficient and effective fleet management.

Demonstrated experience in the implementation and continuous improvement of Occupational Health and Safety and risk management requirements as is applicable to the role.

Demonstrated ability to model and drive a workforce culture that focuses upon safety, corporate values, collaboration and continual improvement.

Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities, both in the office and site operational environments.

Proficiency in the preparation of reports, briefings, and presentations, budget management and other specialist programs that may support the delivery of open space maintenance and Council Plan objectives.

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments

Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance

A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking

An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do

An active Social Club

Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff

Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations

Generous leave entitlements including:

Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave

Purchased leave

Ceremonial leave

Gender affirmation leave

Family violence leave

If you’d like to learn more, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or contact Kate Milburn, Manager Environment & Open Spaces on 03 5220 7133.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025 at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.