Job Description

About the opportunity

The Operations Coordinator – Open Space will support coordinated delivery of Landscape/Open Space operations, with a focus on Northern campuses maintenance coordination and ESP/Hardscape program delivery support across the University. The role will work closely with the Operations Lead – Open Space, internal teams, contractors and campus/project stakeholders to maintain service continuity and support agreed program outcomes. The position will primarily support Northern campuses, with coordination support to Gold Coast as required.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate BAU Landscape/Open Space activities across the Northern campuses, including gardens, lawns, sports fields, irrigation, trees, bushland interfaces, campus presentation and reactive works
- Support agreed ESP and Hardscape program delivery across the University through contractor scheduling, site coordination, field verification, work follow-up and progress reporting
- Coordinate landscape contractors, subcontractors and internal team activities to achieve secure, efficient and quality service outcomes
- Assist with scoping, planning and sequencing of landscape, biodiversity, hardscape and open space improvement works under the direction of the Operations Lead – Open Space Infrastructure
- Monitor work quality, campus presentation, defects, risks, WHS matters and contractor performance, escalating issues where required
- Support tree management, weed management, fire trail maintenance, HRB preparation, storm/weather response and other operational programs within the open space portfolio
- Assist with procurement inputs, quotes, work orders, contractor documentation,



service request follow-up and budget/work tracking as required
- Use University systems and digital tools to support work coordination, reporting, field records, photos, service requests and asset information updates
- Liaise with Facilities, Minor Projects, Capital Works, Engineering, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate external area works and minimise operational disruption
- Support consistent service delivery standards across campuses, including coordination support at Gold Coast or other campuses when required
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Lead – Open Space Infrastructure, Open Space Officer, Gold Coast Coordinator and relevant teams to align BAU priorities, ESP/Hardscape delivery, contractor performance and reporting requirements.

About you

- Practical experience in landscape operations, parks and gardens, horticulture, sports turf, natural area management, civil/hardscape maintenance or similar open space environments
- Strong contractor coordination, field follow-up and service delivery skills
- Ability to balance daily BAU operational priorities with project/program delivery requirements
- Sound judgement in identifying risks, defects, presentation issues, WHS matters and service gaps
- Confidence using,



or quickly learning, digital systems for work orders, service requests, photos, reporting and asset information
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with contractors, internal teams, Facilities, project teams and campus stakeholders
- Ability to work across multiple campuses and adapt to changing operational priorities
- A practical, organised and solutions-focused approach to maintaining safe, functional and well-presented campus open spaces.
- Diploma, Advanced Certificate or equivalent experience in horticulture, landscape construction, parks and gardens, sports turf, natural area management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating landscape, open space, natural area or similar operational works within a multi-site or complex service environment.
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements, environmental obligations, plant and machinery use, contractor interface and practical site-based problem solving.
- Current Class C driver licence, with the ability to use or quickly learn relevant University systems and mobile/digital tools.

What we can offer

This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity until the end of 2026 primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 6 – Base - $94,966.18 - $101,295.51 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $111,110.42 - $118,515.75.

📌 Operations Coordinator (Landscaping) (Nathan)
🏢 Griffith University
📍 Nathan