Assistant Coordinator - Parks and Gardens

Assistant Coordinator - Parks and Gardens

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

Based at the Moruya Depot, this full-time position will provide support to the Parks Coordinator and conduct planning, reporting and administrative services for Council’s Parks and Gardens operations.

Your main duties will include:

• Leading the delivery of fire mitigation and tree/asset inspections works.
• Managing the Fire Mitigation and Tree/Asset inspection teams.
• Overseeing development of schedules, workloads and relevant budget requirements within Parks.
• Reviewing and updating technical documentation with consideration of current specifications, systems, policies, codes of practice and legislation.
• Taking a lead role in gathering information for the development of reports and documents for review by the Parks Coordinator, Divisional Manager and external stakeholders.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range $3,630.91 to $3,988.86 gross per fortnight comprising:

• $3,234.53 to $3,557.01 base salary
• $36.56 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
• $359.82 to $395.29 superannuation (calculated at 11%)

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to three days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

Are you ready to step up in your field? The ideal candidate will be an experienced supervisor with an understanding of Parks environments, including fire mitigation and tree inspection. You are tech-savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the ability to conduct reports, prepare estimations and budget for relevant projects. You are eager, cooperative and can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced Certification or Associate Diploma in Frontline Management, Leadership or Horticulture.
• Staff Management experience.
• Experience (or willingness to be trained) in Fire Mitigation Operations and Tree Works and Assessments.
• Knowledge of Park and Gardens and/or Playground Maintenance is a bonus!

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact David Bohun on 0407 158 028.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 21 April 2024.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.