Program Officer – Open Spaces / Landscapes (Environmental Officer)

Our open secret: Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way. #liveyourway Ongoing full-time role Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: From $93,295 pa (Departmental Officer Grade 5/6) + super
Flexible working options Responsibilities: Create impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience. Management of SCS field staff. Contractor management including management of non-compliance – WHS, Environmental, and Quality. Undertaking procurement for on-ground works. Detailed tracking of project progress, budgets, and planning of new and ad-hoc works. Data management and record-keeping for projects, including scheduling and reporting. Preparation and revision of contracts and tender documentation. Liaison and engagement with stakeholders from all levels of government and including both public and private sector commercial clients. About you: Ideally, we are seeking someone who is experienced in environmental, horticulture, or landscape trade and has proven experience managing a large scale Landscape Maintenance program.
To be successful you'll need: In-depth knowledge of plants, grasses, and weeds, including their growth habits and seasonal variations, within Environmental, Horticulture, and Landscape trade domains. Proficiency in Landscape management control methods, encompassing mowing (push, ride-on, and tractor slashing), brush cutting, weed management, and plant identification. Ability to manage a portfolio of approximately 450 mowing sites, involving scheduling works and overseeing multiple contractors. Capability to thrive in an office-based environment with flexible working arrangements. A current NSW driver's license combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays). Why Work For Us? Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come.

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