Job Task Analysis - Open Space Coordinator

 Physical Health Assessment - Open Space Coordinator & OS Leadership

• Manage a passionate team to deliver responsive, high-quality maintenance that keeps our open spaces thriving.
• Foster a positive, customer-focused work culture
• Competitive salary and permanent full-time employment
• $98,266 - $107,214 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Dingley Village 

About the team

An exciting opportunity exists to join Kingston City Council’s high performing Sportsgrounds and Reserves Team within the Open Space Department. This team plays a pivotal role delivering high quality maintenance and asset management across Kingston’s open spaces, with responsibilities spanning both programmed and reactive work.

About the role

The Reserves Coordinator drives the team to deliver efficient and responsive open space services. This hands-on role manages daily asset maintenance, customer requests, and works with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Supervising 11 staff and contractors across Reserve Response and Playground Maintenance, the Coordinator focuses on proactive upkeep and excellent customer service. Reporting to the Team Leader Sportsgrounds & Reserves, this role ensures well-maintained reserves and satisfied communities.

Key responsibilities include

• Support the Team Leader Sportsgrounds & Reserves in supporting, motivating, and developing team members
• Collaborate with the Sportsground Coordinator
• Work closely with crew leaders to balance programmed and reactive workloads, meeting required LoS and stakeholder expectations
• Coordinate the triage and scheduling of customer requests, maintaining responsiveness and high work standards
• Conduct and document regular audits to ensure crew and contractor safety, OH&S compliance, and asset quality
• Work collaboratively across the department and organisation
• Continually review and improve systems to enhance team efficiency
• Foster a customer-focused culture for responsive, professional service delivery

 Your Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Open Space management with relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in contemporary park and play asset management practices 
• Experience in contract/contractor management
• Experience in workload planning and scheduling
• Proficient use in IT systems including mobile work scheduling technology
• Completion of recognised industry courses (i.e. Playground Inspection/Audit Training)

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Luke Armstrong, Team Leader Reserves and Sportsgrounds on 0400995913 or Luke.Armstrong@kingston.vic.gov.au 

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. 

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us? 

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.