- Permanent Full-time
- $80,071.12 per annum plus Superannuation
- Join the City Parks & Open Spaces team.
Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
To develop and implement Parks Asset and Infrastructure management and maintenance programs to ensure Hume’s City Parks and Open Spaces achieves a high level of amenity, presentation, and appearance.
What you’ll be doing:
- Consult with Coordinator Parks Asset Management regarding process of works and the setting of priorities.
- Collect and analyse data from the works programs.
- Identify potential sites for Park Asset renewal and Enhancement Projects across the Municipality.
- Engage with and coordinate internal staff, contractors, and suppliers to undertake various works across the Municipality.
- Ensure staff performs the duties and responsibilities of heir position and that all staff have adequate knowledge of the equipment they are to use, including all safety aspects.
- To assist in developing and implementing a periodic inspection program and report on al Open Space Assets.
- Assist in the capture and maintenance of park asset data.
- Analyse audit results and data to inform maintenance works programs and asset renewal priorities.
- Actively participate in meetings to improve service, suggesting innovative ideas and take part in selection of plant items.
- Compile data and raise works requests for any for reported issues from crews, team member and other relevant Council departments through the asset management system.
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:
- Specialised skills in Parks Asset management and maintenance practices.
- Proven skills and experience leading a team of Park asset maintenance staff.
- Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural, landscape construction and asset protection practices in an Open Space context.
- Ability to identify stakeholder needs and expectations, decide the appropriate action and respond accordingly.
- Proven and demonstrated ability to effectively plan, implement and monitor progress of works programs and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to arrange necessary equipment and plant to conduct allotted tasks.
- Ability to gain cooperation and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Required Certifications & Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Horticulture/Landscape Construction or a closely related discipline and/or significant experience in Open Space Asset Management.
- Herbicide Applicators Licence/Chainsaw level one.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Truck Driver’s Licence (up to 22.4 Tonne GCM) desirable.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.
