Lead the Open Spaces team at RVC 

The primary purpose of the role is to plan, lead, coordinate and control all works associated with parks and gardens, public facilities, town beautification programs and cemetery operations to achieve agreed strategic objectives and community expectations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate the delivery and operational management of Council’s open space network, public facilities and capital works program to achieve objectives within timeframes, quality and budgets. Also contributing to the strategic planning of open spaces.
• Coordinate cemetery maintenance and operations to ensure high standard of care and required specifications are met, while contributing to the planning and analysis of future needs and sustainability of the Cemeteries business.
• Prepare and deliver reports and other documentation for use of the Leadership team and Council.
• Understand, apply and monitor changes in the relative legislative requirements of the team, developing and reviewing required policy and procedures to suit
• Resolve issues in relation to customer claims and public liability claims related to Open Spaces.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and services provided by the role and team to ensure effective, efficient and safe delivery of objectives and maximise utilisation of resources.
• Champion a positive safety culture within the organisation to ensure a safe workplace for our people and the community by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans, and any other documentation required.

About You

We are looking for motivated people leader with strong communication skills and a passion for all things parks, gardens and playgrounds. You are-

• Equipped with strong administration skills and a safety-first focus
• Continuously looking for ways to provide the best outcome for our community
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and can work well within a small team and autonomously. 

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Diploma in Horticulture or equivalent AND extensive experience in a related environment
• Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)

About the Role

Full time: 70-hour fortnight

Salary: Range from $101,675 to $116,927 pa + 11.5% super

Role Description: Click Here

Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 14 July 2024

Contact: Carla Dzendolet, Manager Sustainable Communities and Environment - (02) 6660 0282

NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.

About Richmond Valley

The Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands. 

Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.

We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.

Please visit Working With Us for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and here for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.

Our Values

Integrity and Passion

The Way We Do Business

We lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this together

To Apply

PLEASE NOTE:

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste these into the fields below.

1. Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.
2. We encourage you to speak with the contact person listed above to understand whether this is the right role for you.
3. Complete the questions below, demonstrating your skill, experience and interpersonal suitability for the role. Click "Next".
4. Attach your resume. (You may also attach a cover letter).  The names of your documents should not contain any characters other than letters, numbers and spaces. Click "Next".
5. Review your application to ensure everything is correct. Click "Confirm" to submit your application.