Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency
Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia.
It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!
At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, Engaging, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced
Parks and Gardens Coordinator
to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of landscaping and horticultural maintenance programs across public open space assets within one of the Shire's two operational regions.
This is a hands-on leadership role - reporting to the Manager Operations, you'll oversee maintenance and improvement works across parks, gardens and open spaces, and lead a small team of specialists and a Team Leader who oversees operational staff.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and overseeing delivery of maintenance and improvement programs across all public open space assets in the region
Leading daily and seasonal scheduling through effective deployment of staff, plant and equipment
Managing the Shire Nursery in line with operational requirements and community commitments
Contributing to the development and monitoring of operational and capital budgets
Undertaking inspections and audits to verify service level performance and presentation standards




Working collaboratively with the counterpart Coordinatorto align service levels and share operational data
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You'll bring demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising parks and open space operations - whether in horticulture, turf, irrigation or amenity maintenance.
This is central to the role, and we need someone who understands what it takes to keep public spaces looking their best while managing a motivated, safety-focused team.
Beyond that, you'll have:
Proven people leadership capability, with experience mentoring Team Leaders and developing operational staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and safety
A strong commitment to visible safety leadership, with demonstrated experience embedding safe work practices and promoting a proactive safety mindset across teams
Sound understanding of contemporary horticultural, turf and landscape maintenance practices, plant and equipment operation, and asset presentation standards
The ability to plan, schedule and monitor works programs, adjusting to meet seasonal and event-driven demands
Experience preparing and monitoring operational budgets, ensuring effective resource utilisation and value for money
Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, contractors and management
Competency in computer-based systems for work programming, asset management and reporting, including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice including occupational safety and health, environmental management and local government requirements
You will also need to hold, or be working towards:
Certificate III or higher in Horticulture, Turf Management, Landscaping or a related discipline
Formal training or qualifications in leadership, supervision or safety management, or willingness to attain
Experience in tropical or coastal landscape environments, familiarity with digital asset management systems, and an MR or HR class licence will be well regarded.
Working for the Shire of Broome meansyou will enjoy:
$117k - $124kbase salary per annum (dependent on experience)
In addition to base salary there are generous Broome Location Allowance of$11,663for tenants or $18,865Home Ownership Allowance and employer matched superannuation.
Leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including additional annual leave and monthly rostered days off- giving you every prospect to enjoy that Broome lifestyle!
Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance, mortgage interest and more.
Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.
An active and engaging social club.
The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Parks And Gardens Coordinator (Western Australia)
🏢 Broome Council
📍 Western Australia