Parks Operational Leader (Internal Only)

About the role

In this role, you will lead and support a team of frontline leaders to deliver high-quality parks and natural assets maintenance across the municipality. By coaching, mentoring and empowering your leaders, you’ll drive a culture of collaboration, safety, accountability and continuous improvement across a large operational workforce.

You’ll ensure services are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in line with Council’s goals, creating well-maintained parks and open spaces that enhance the liveability of our community.

Key responsibilities include

Competently manage the delivery and performance of Council’s maintenance program through the efficient use of physical, mechanical and financial resources. Monitor and control contracts, both internal and external, ensuring compliance with established Service Level Agreements and adjusting for commercial sustainability, competitiveness and best value.

Actively contribute to the development and delivery of relevant short- and long-term strategies, service level agreements and action plans. Support and drive cultural change, in line with established people programs and strategies. Identify and recommend operational business improvements. Effective coaching and leadership guidance to frontline leaders and their teams, focused on achieving success through continued development of team capability in order to deliver Parks & Natural Assets five- year service plan.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Horticulture, Parks & Gardens, Local Government, Business, or extensive experience in a similar position. Essential Experience: Extensive and diverse leadership within a large depot team environment, with the ability to foster an environment for high-functioning, productive and engaged teams.

Demonstrated commercial acumen, with experience in contract management and business planning, including financial and resource management. Genuine interest and experience in driving continual improvement activities and delivering cultural change in a challenging environment. Competent knowledge and understanding of horticultural maintenance requirements.

Demonstrable experience in collaboratively establishing and measuring performance against KPI’s and service levels. Demonstrated ability to actively monitor, promote and improve a safety-first work culture within your team. Current Victorian Drivers Licence. Current Working with Children Check (Employee). Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Matt Osborne | Coordinator Parks | [email protected] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.

vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.