PARKS AND GARDENS COORDINATOR
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader looking for your next challenge while balancing lifestyle? Join our Parks & Gardens team in an award-winning local government organisation. What we are looking for We are seeking a committed and solution focussed resilient individual who can lead and motivate a large diverse team. You should have strong supervisory skills in maintenance and construction practices within a parks and gardens (or similar) area. Demonstrated experience in delivering capital works and contractor management is a must. The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3,602-$4,054 gross per fortnight plus superannuation and allowances which equates to an annual salary of $93,667-$105,419 gross plus superannuation and allowances (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).
Key Accountabilities - Prepare
and implement scheduled and preventative maintenance works programs for parks
and gardens assets in accordance with best practise, statutory requirements and
service levels
- Coordinate
resources to ensure that routine maintenance programs and responses to works
requests are carried out efficiently
- Manage
the employment lifecycle and management practises for crew members within Parks
and Gardens, coordinating team members to achieve agreed work plans, providing
support to Supervisors and Team Leaders to address and respond to arising staff
matters
- Undertake
contractor management functions, including procurement, engagement and
supervision
- Coordinate
delivery of nominated capital works projects in accordance with design
specifications and cost estimates
- Ensure
customer requests and enquiries are assessed, relevant stakeholder liaison is
undertaken and works completed within timeframes
- Assist
the Manager Recreation Services in monitoring expenditure against budget
allocation, providing input in budget preparation and project estimates
- Effectively
manage the maintenance, repair and replacement of horticulture equipment and
facility assets ensuring that they are properly maintained, operated, and
stored appropriately to maximise efficiency and safety. Adhere to all servicing
requirements prescribed by Council’s fleet department.
- Coordinate
the condition assessment program of Councils public tree assets, applying risk
mitigation obligations to achieve Councils policies and procedures
- Coordinate
the operations and maintenance of Council’s cemetery facilities and services/memorials
- Provide
advice to Council, Council staff and the public on horticultural/landscaping
matters
- Oversee
the development, implementation and ongoing review of proactive inspection and
maintenance systems and forward works planning for Councils parks and garden
assets
- Assist
the Manager Recreation Services with the development, implementation and
ongoing review of quality, risk, asset, safety and environmental management
systems relevant to parks and gardens
- Identify
potential risks and challenges associated with bookings and events, providing
detailed information to the Manager Recreation Services as required
- Commit
to ongoing professional development for individual, team, and organisational
benefit
- Perform
additional duties within skill level as directed by the Manager Recreation
Services.
- Promote
and uphold Council’s core values and behavioural expectations as outlined in
the Workplace Environment Statement.
About Mudgee: The Mudgee Region is blessed with outstanding tourist delights, investment opportunities and lifestyle attractions, all just 3.5 hours from Sydney. Add to this breathtaking natural beauty, fine wine, locally grown produce and a real community with heart and soul; it’s a perfect lifestyle envied by others. What’s more, Mudgee has been named the top NSW tourism town – two years running!
What is next - Applications close on 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm. Interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Further information can be obtained from: Peter Raines, Manager Recreation Services 0417 406 268 Jaime Adams, HR Officer (02) 6378 2752 Working at Mid-Western Regional Council - YouTube |
