Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 075/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thrivingregional City committed to organisational excellence?Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background toexciting new challenges and learn from the best?We work together with you to create a culture based onrespect, trust and inclusiveness.We embrace flexible working conditions and are always opento discussing your individual requirements so that you get tocreate your own experience with us.Imagine a future with us The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main culturalambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only supportand empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunitiesbut foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilstconsidering the impact to our beautiful environment. We arewoven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjookoort). At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, arefair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster aninclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We'recommitted to continually building a safe and respectful workplace,where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achievetheir full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact thatmatters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalledopportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let's talk aboutyou We are in the market for an experienced and qualifiedHorticultural and/or Landscape Architect professional, you arepassionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a goodchallenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm andtherefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive andenthusiastic.
As the Coordinator, you will lead the City Parks business unitto achieve the business objectives, as detailed within theStrategic, Business, and Asset Management Plans. You will alsoprovide leadership to the City Parks staff, in the pursuit ofcustomer service excellence and risk management.
What impact will you make? You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to theneeds of others.You enjoy working with people, can build strongrelationships, and are open to the opinions of others.You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learnfrom experiences, and problem- solve to get the job done.You are passionate about leadership and developingcollaborative, achievement-based team practices as you knowthis is how you can best encourage people.You are able to provide effective, regular reporting andable to identify recommendations for the strategic managementof City Parks services and resources.You are able to assist the Manager Operations Services inforward planning estimates of the maintenance and capital worksbudget.What can you bring to the team? Degree qualification in a discipline relevant to the fieldof operations of the position.Certificate or Diploma in Horticulture and/or LandscapeArchitecture or similar.Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in managingParks and Gardens.Extensive experience and broad knowledge in tenders andcontract administration.Experience in successfully managing a large team, includingfostering a constructive culture, and performancemanagement.Hold a current unrestricted "C" class nationaldriver's licence.Basic Worksite Traffic Management Accreditation.Successfully managing budgets and budget processes.The finer details This permanent full-time Level 9 position attracts a salaryrange of $125,891 to $134,254 gross per annum dependent onqualifications and experience. The position is located at theCity's Operations Centre, Park Road, Mandurah, and also includesrestricted private use of a Council vehicle.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of their background, identity, experience, ability orthinking style, and if you need assistance during the applicationprocess for accessibility reasons this is available uponrequest.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great!To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au . For further information or any enquiries, please contact
Ash Harding on (08) 9550 3966. Applications for this position areopen until a suitable pool of candidates isreceived. This means the vacancy may close without notice.If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend youapply as soon as possible. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer ofchoice and one of Western Australia's fastest-growing localauthorities. Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, aCity with a village heart" and all our employees instill thevalues of connected, integrity, excellence, courage andinnovate.
There are many advantages in working for the City,including:
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions includingsalary sacrificing options.Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perthby train and car.Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments withmatching additional contributions made by the City inaccordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement.Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreationcentre membership.Discounted medical insurance.Learning and Development opportunities to fuel youramazingness and take your career to the next level.Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-daymonth and working from home options.Transparent performance framework.Generous leave entitlements – provisions for manyforms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental,study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate andbereavement leave.Employee Assistance Program support.A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program.Casey Mihovilovich
Chief ExecutiveOfficer Attachments:
- Coordinator City Parks - Position Description.pdf
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