About The Role

- Ongoing Full - Time
- Band 7
- Fortnightly RDOs

The Coordinator Open Space is a key leadership role within the Open Space and Environment team, responsible for coordinating the delivery of parks, gardens, urban tree management, public amenities, landscaping and open space services across the municipality. The role provides strategic and operational leadership to multiple teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery, effective asset management, legislative compliance, and a strong focus on safety, community outcomes and continuous improvement. The Coordinator Open Space works closely with managers, staff, contractors, community stakeholders and other Council departments to enhance public open spaces and support Council's long-term environmental and asset management objectives.

Key responsibilities include

- Lead and coordinate the Parks & Gardens, Urban Tree, Public Amenities and Landscaping teams to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality services across Council's open space network.
- Develop, implement and monitor operational programs, maintenance schedules and inspection activities to ensure Council assets are maintained to agreed standards.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, including the Open Space Asset Management Plan, Tree Management Plan and Electrical Line Clearance Plan.
- Provide leadership in asset management, using data, inspections and condition assessments to inform maintenance priorities, capital works programs and long-term financial planning.
- Manage customer and community enquiries, service requests and complex issues, ensuring timely resolutions and positive stakeholder outcomes.
- Oversee financial performance, including budget development,



expenditure management, procurement processes and contractor management. [
- Promote a positive safety culture by ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies and best-practice health, safety and wellbeing standards
- Support the Manager Open Space and Environment through strategic advice, report writing, business case development, cross-department collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:

- An experienced leader with demonstrated experience in parks, gardens, open space, landscaping, civil maintenance or a related industry.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Strong operational management skills, with experience coordinating maintenance programs, projects and service delivery activities.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with community members, contractors, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Experience managing budgets, resources and contracts to achieve organisational objectives and deliver value for money outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of asset management principles, including the planning,



maintenance and renewal of public infrastructure and open space assets.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with strong problem-solving, decision-making and continuous improvement capabilities.
- A commitment to workplace health and safety, regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality customer-focused services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, provide skilled advice and present information to a range of audien

About Us

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.

We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, par

📌 Coordinator Open Space (Leongatha)
🏢 South Gippsland Shire Council
📍 Leongatha