Parks Program Officer

3 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia City of Hobart Full time
Group and Team: Open Space, Parks & Reserves

Location: Clearys Gates

Employment status: Permanent Full-time

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $91,138 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

About The Role

As the Parks Program Officer, you'll play a key role in enhancing Hobart's parks and open spaces through strategic planning, contractor coordination, and community engagement. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Manage External contractors to ensure compliance with City of Hobart standards and specifications
  • Create the Park Care program, liaising with community groups and organising weekend activities and rosters
  • Maintain inspection programs for green assets and contribute to long-term park improvement and planting plans.
  • Respond professionally to public and elected member enquiries, ensuring all communications are documented appropriately.
  • Assist with budgeting, policy reviews, and service level documentation to support high-quality park management.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Parks Program Officer PD

About You

You're a proactive and organised professional with a strong background in horticulture and parks management. To succeed in this role you will bring:
  • A certificate IV in Horticulture (or similar), a current Drivers Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
  • Demonstrated experience in managing parks operations, including contractor oversight and project delivery
  • Strong horticultural knowledge with the ability to prepare technical specifications and manage procurement processes
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, resolve issues, and communicate effectively.
  • Proficiency in maintaining asset databases and planning for both short and long-term park improvements.

About Us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer
  • Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • A wide range of leave entitlements.
  • Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
  • An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
  • Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check,and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Heather Huxley, Program Leader Parks, on or email

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 7 September 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To Protect Privacy And Prevent Fraud, Do Not Upload Or Email Personal Documents Such As Driver's Licences, Passports, Or Personal Tax And Superannuation Details. Instead
  • Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
  • Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.
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