The City of Subiaco is going through a transformation with significant change and evolution in terms of residential options, the commercial sector, retail, entertainment, leisure and recreation. Navigating this change in partnership with the community, business and stakeholders, whilst also celebrating Subiaco's heritage, history and culture is an exciting challenge.

In this role, you'll provide technical support and advice on Public Open Space Management. Plan and manage park maintenance to ensure the highest horticultural standards. Assist the Parks Coordinators in the provision of leadership and support for the section. And uphold and consistently demonstrate the City's values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Service and Teamwork.

The key responsibilities of this role:

Park Maintenance/management - to develop and implement effective strategies to provide professional horticultural management. Assisting the Coordinator to prepare, supervise and control technical maintenance programs for the City's public open spaces. Regularly review, develop and update technical specifications, safety procedures and work practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery.
Supervision/Contract administration - Assisting the Coordinator in the provision of leadership, direction, guidance and support to the section. Offering support in the coordination and implementation of projects of the park's capital improvements program a part of the management team as required.
A proven level of exceptional ability in administration, including planning, prioritising, recording, and achieving successful outcomes to deadlines.
Highly developed and proven interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain new systems, strategies and procedures.
Supervisory ability that includes contracts and budget management.
Advanced ability to use corporate computer systems.
Relevant tertiary level qualifications in horticulture, sports turf management and/or relevant work experience.
Current C class WA drivers' licence or higher.
Chainsaw certification.
Basic Traffic Management certification.
Senior First Aid.

What the City of Subiaco can offer you:

Your health and safety and well-being are our priority. We offer great benefits to help you achieve work-life balance and we're committed to equal opportunity employment.

Up to five weeks of annual leave.
Rostered days off.
Sustainable travel allowance or a parking permit.
Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre.
Health Insurance Corporate Membership discounts.
Flexible working arrangements.
Superannuation co-contributions.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
Social Club.
Novated lease and salary packaging options.
Learning and development options.
Paid study leave and tuition assistance.
Health assessments.

Salary Range: $91,880 - $99,230 per annum plus 11.5% employer superannuation and additional co-contribution to your superannuation. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications, as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

To apply:

Please follow the on-screen prompts to complete and submit your application. Provide your current CV and a cover letter telling us how you meet the requirements listed above. For your application to be taken into consideration, it must be submitted via the City of Subiaco recruitment platform.

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The estimated closure date is 16 October 2024, but we reserve the right to close the advertisement before this date.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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