Band 8, Starting salary $123,692 plus superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by ****. Now is a great time to join us
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Parks and Open Space team as Coordinator Sportsfields & Reserves. In this role, you will manage and develop sportsfield and reserve operations, ensuring high standards of presentation and functionality across the City's open spaces. You will provide strategic direction, develop policies, and oversee service delivery to create a sustainable and equitable open space network.
About You
You are an experienced leader with strong technical knowledge in sportsfield and reserve management, asset planning, and horticultural practices. With relevant qualifications or extensive experience, you combine strategic thinking with practical expertise to deliver high-quality outcomes. You have proven skills in project and contract management, budgeting, and policy development, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. You thrive in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and making sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
The requirements for this position:
Satisfactory police records check,
Working with children check,
Current driver's licence
Commercial Chemical licence.
Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Come and work in beautiful Bendigo
Salary packaging options | Values based organisation | Discounted gym memberships
Visit our Employee Benefitswebsitefor more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact
Tyrone Downie, Coordinator Sports Fields and Reserves on *************.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business
Wednesday 26 November ****.
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