Place Improvement Coordinator Opportunity
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and driven leader to join our team as a Place Improvement Coordinator.
The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding place-based, community-focused improvements by leveraging data, insights, and cross-organisational collaboration. They will lead a small team, influence service outcomes, champion continuous improvement, and help shape public spaces that are clean, well managed, and aligned with community expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and inspire team members towards the shared vision, values, and strategy, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
* Develop and implement a place improvement plan based on data-driven insights and community needs.
* Ensure the continuous improvement of service delivery by managing and reviewing place-based audit programs, performance standards, and tracking key metrics.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring services align with both strategic priorities and community expectations.
* Lead and support operational improvements across the organisation to enhance whole-of-place management and service delivery efficiency.
* Oversight of business engagement programs to foster trust, collaboration, and active participation in the enhancement of public spaces.
* Evaluation of accurate data collection and reporting on service performance, using insights to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
* Development, tracking, and reporting on yearly team plans, goals, budgets, improvements, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with corporate plans and strategies to measure success and progress.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in Place Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration or relevant fields, or extensive equivalent experience.
* Current C Class Driver Licence.
* Experience in the development of leadership at all levels and performance management of team members.
* Experience and knowledge across several functional areas within the relevant field and collaboratively working with internal/external stakeholders.
* Experience in problem-solving, change management, continuous business improvement to address challenges and improve service delivery.
* Skills in developing business plans and strategies to deliver services within budget and agreed service levels.
* Experience in project management including planning, executing, overseeing, and reporting.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, groups, organisations, and individuals.
* Experience of working in a political environment requiring sound judgement, being astute and demonstrating political acumen.
What We Offer:
* A permanent full-time opportunity.
* Accrued Time Off (Opportunity to accrue extra leave).
* An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
* Access to employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.