Group and Team: Open Space, Parks & ReservesLocation: Clearys Gates Employment status: Permanent Full-time Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3 Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024 Salary range: $91,138 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role As the Parks Program Officer, you'll play a key role in enhancing Hobart's parks and open spaces through strategic planning, contractor coordination, and community engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:Manage External contractors to ensure compliance with City of Hobart standards and specificationsCreate the Park Care program, liaising with community groups and organising weekend activities and rostersMaintain inspection programs for green assets and contribute to long-term park improvement and planting plans.Respond professionally to public and elected member enquiries, ensuring all communications are documented appropriately.Assist with budgeting, policy reviews, and service level documentation to support high-quality park management.
You're a proactive and organised professional with a strong background in horticulture and parks management.
To succeed in this role you will bring:A certificate IV in Horticulture (or similar), a current Drivers Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable PeopleDemonstrated experience in managing parks operations, including contractor oversight and project deliveryStrong horticultural knowledge with the ability to prepare technical specifications and manage procurement processesExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, resolve issues, and communicate effectively.Proficiency in maintaining asset databases and planning for both short and long-term park improvements.
About us The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other.
We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all.
With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.A wide range ofleave entitlements.Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks.
These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check,and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
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You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
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Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.Please choose one and attach a copy of your current Visa: I am an Australian CitizenI am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passportI am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verifiedI am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer.
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Or are you willing and eligible to obtain one?
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Pre-Employment Checks - National Police History and Medical AssessmentThe final stage of the recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment.Are you willing to undergo these checks?
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