• Attractive salary package with vehicle option
• Monthly RDO
• Leading local government employer

We have created a new role within our Parks Leadership Team to drive cultural change, enhance productivity, and lead continuous improvement.

The Coordinator will lead a team of 90 and a $15M budget to achieve service objectives and best practice outcomes across the City's parks and open spaces, streetscapes, and sports grounds.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff to enhance productivity, safety and continuous improvement.
• Drive cultural change.
• Coordinate maintenance services of  Council's parks and open space reserves, playgrounds, sportsgrounds, golf courses, roadsides and streetscapes.
• Provide strategic, financial, legislative and policy development advice.
• Identify Key Performance Indicators and maintain a system for monitoring and review.

Key attributes

• Demonstrated record of achievement in leading and influencing a large labour force to deliver service outcomes.
• Previous success in managing major works programs with a focus on quality, safety and cost.  
• Assertive and confident communication style.
• Ability to  easily establish productive work relationships with your team and external stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire 100% effort from your team and develop the business to achieve its goals.
• Excellent horticultural knowledge and skills developed through your studies and practical experience.

About the City 
As Victoria's largest regional municipality, the City of Greater Geelong provides the benefits of city living in a beautiful seaside location. We enjoy an open and inclusive culture with great employment conditions, including flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and training and development opportunities. The City is an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce can bring to the community. 

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria. This is a readvertised position and previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 7 October 2016.

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