Job Task Analysis - Open Space Coordinator

 Physical Health Assessment - Open Space Coordinator & OS Leadership

• Help create and maintain Kingston's open spaces.
• Be a part of a dynamic, versatile and adaptive team.
• Make a difference to the community every day with this high performing team.
• Amazing employee benefits.
• Full time position located in Dingley Village, Victoria.
• Band 6 Salary $95,636 - $104,344 per annum, plus superannuation

About us:

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.

The Open Space department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Sportsgrounds, Reserves, Playgrounds, Horticulture, Urban Forrest, Foreshore and Bushland assets within the municipality. Within the Open Space department, the Horticulture team is responsible for creating and maintaining garden beds and vegetation within council reserves, roadsides, shopfronts, council buildings and sports grounds.

The role

We are seeking an Open Space professional to join the Horticulture Team. Reporting to the Team Leader of Horticulture, your role is to:

• Oversee Horticulture maintenance within Kingston's Open Space
• Help deliver and coordinate projects alongside Horticulture crews and various Open Space teams
• Lead the triaging of customer requests, ensuring customer responsiveness whilst maintaining a high work standard
• Assist with the management of contractors, undertaking regular performance and OH&S audits, ensuring accurate quality assurance records
• Lead and motivate by ensuring you provide a collaborative and supportive environment, with an emphasis on a positive workplace culture
• Establish a culture of open communication to encourage the expression of ideas

Join this exciting team, with long term career opportunities within a valued department.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A focus on relationship building and communication
• A passion for open spaces
• A willingness to learn and adapt
• An ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of;
• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  
• access to an accrued day off every four weeks (optional and available to full time employees only)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. 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. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. 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.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Leigh Bailey, Team Leader Horticulture on 0438 493 787 or leigh.bailey@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.