Group and Team: Open Space and Bushland
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About the role
This role is a key part of a team that plans and delivers asset renewal, capital works and operational programs for recreational infrastructure across 5,000 hectares of the City of Hobart’s bushland parks and reserves.
Role accountabilities include:
* Planning, developing and coordinating bushland infrastructure, capital renewal and asset management plans.
* Contributing to strategic planning initiatives, particularly in relation to recreational assets including Hobart’s track and trail network.
* Developing Statements of Works, technical specifications, engaging with the community and securing permits/approvals for bushland projects.
* Supporting the preparation and review of Asset Management Plans.
* Coordinating service levels, inspection programs and maintenance programs for bushland assets.
* Assisting with hazard reduction burning, Pinnacle Road traffic management, winter snow and ice operations, recreational events, stakeholder enquiries and emergency response, including periodically working extended shifts.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Program Officer Bushland Infrastructure Position Description
About you
You will have a love for the outdoors combined with substantial experience in the delivery of capital works or asset management projects in natural areas. You are able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and you are comfortable preparing documentation, managing project stages and providing technical support to operational teams.
You will bring:
* Knowledge and experience in project and contract management, including the preparation of technical specifications and contract documents.
* Experience delivering recreational or bushland asset projects.
* High level written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills including consultation, engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution.
* The capacity to work extended shifts when supporting incident response requirements.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and alignment to organisational values and behavioural standards.
Required qualifications and licences:
* Bachelor degree in Project Management, Natural Resource Management or equivalent experience.
* Current Driver Licence.
Desirable:
* Certificate in Asset Management.
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 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
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.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Greg Milne, Program Leader Bushland, on 0408 552 *** or email **********@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to ***********@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 22 February 2026.