About Us:
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.
About This Position:
The Manager Open Spaces Delivery leads the planning, delivery and operational management of Council's parks, recreation areas and public spaces, ensuring they are safe, high quality and sustainable for the community.
What We Can Offer You:
* Flexible work options working within operational requirements
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
What We Trust You To Deliver:
* Lead open space planning, delivery, maintenance and enhancement.
* Manage turf, horticulture, irrigation and arboriculture services.
* Oversee asset management plans, forward capital works program, budgets and contractor performance.
* Drive service improvements, compliance and community-focused outcomes.
What You Will Need To Be Successful:
* Tertiary qualification in horticulture/landscape/environment.
* Extensive open space/parks management experience.
* Strong WHS, environmental and asset management knowledge.
* Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder engagement.
* NSW Class C licence + White Card.
Full position description:
Working Hours: 70-hour fortnight.
Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience.
Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact Matt Potter on
Closing Date: 9 February 2026 at 9:00am
Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are set out in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policies, procedures, and agreements.
Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity