• Expertise in Contract Management and Supervision.
• Proficient in Project Management: Planning, commissioning, stakeholder coordination, and budget management.
• Permanent full time role with flexible hours available.
• Band 6 salary range $ 97,009 to 105,740 plus super subject to experience) and monthly RDO for full time 40 hour weeks.

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department.

Benefits | City of Casey

• Experience a flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of collaboration and growth.
• Access to diverse professional development opportunities.
• Conveniently located near Westfield shopping centre, with an adjacent gym/pool offering Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted memberships, and an onsite café.
• Work in a multi-award-winning, architecturally designed office with fully equipped kitchens, free coffee, community library on-site, free parking, and more.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

This role is pivotal in managing and enhancing our community's public spaces, including significant landscapes, public art, and plays paces.

You will lead a dedicated team, oversee maintenance contracts, and drive capital works projects to ensure our public spaces are safe, vibrant, and engaging for all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management: Oversee maintenance contracts and minor construction contractors for significant landscapes, public art, and playspaces.
• Team Leadership: Manage customer requests, works inspections, and responsive works programming.
• Project Management: Deliver minor capital works projects from planning to commissioning, coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Contract Management: Prepare specifications, manage and supervise contractors, and ensure compliance with contract specifications and Australian Standards.
• Budget Management: Handle budgets related to operational maintenance and minor capital works projects.
• Community Engagement: Liaise with residents, customers, Councillors, and senior management to prioritise and implement improvement projects.

What you’ll deliver

• Enhanced Public Spaces: Ensure the maintenance and upgrade of playspaces, public art, and significant landscapes, making them safe and enjoyable for the community.
• Efficient Project Delivery: Successfully manage and deliver capital works projects on time and within budget.
• Compliance and Safety: Maintain high standards of compliance with contract specifications and safety regulations.
• Community Satisfaction: Respond to and manage customer requests effectively, ensuring high levels of community satisfaction.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

What you’ll bring

• Qualification or experience in playspace, public art, or public landscapes maintenance.
• Experience in contract supervision and management.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience in children’s outdoor environments.
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Position Description: Coordinator Playspaces - PD - 2025 05 16.pdf

To find out more about the role, please contact , Kristen Jackson - Head of Open Space and City Greening, on 9705 5879 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 9 June 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or [email protected].

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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