Community Greening Officer

2 months ago

St Kilda, Australia City of Port Phillip Full time

Synopsis:
Community Greening Officer
- **Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 pro rata plus 11.5% Super**:

- **Permanent Part-time 0.4 FTE**:

- **Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible**

**About the Organisation**

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

**About the Role**

Do you have a strong vision to deliver innovative greening solutions to a dynamic urban environment? We are seeking an experienced Community Greening Officer who can develop strong connections with our passionate community, support community greening projects and develop resources to increase biodiversity and local food growing both on public land and for residents at home.

This is a unique opportunity to increase biodiversity, canopy cover and vegetation diversity in a high-profile area which includes iconic parkland, foreshore areas and city streets. The role is focused on expanding our current practices and contributing to a connected community with strong greening practices. To be successful in the role you will have a sound background in an urban greening field like biodiversity, ecology or horticulture, be a confident communicator and a committed team player.

**Duties**:

- Develop resources to assist the community to urban greening across the municipality.
- Provide advice and information to the community on greening and open space issues.
- Work with residents to resolve compliance issues in nature strip gardens and other public gardens.
- Update and maintain Council’s website in relation to greening and open space.
- Provide support to the Coordinator Urban Forest.

**Skills and Experience**
- Ability to build and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in ecology, horticulture, open space planning or a closely related discipline or demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- Ability to interpret and convey complex information to different audiences using a range of mediums.
- Proactive approach and ability to manage own time, manage projects and resources to meet deadlines.
- Victorian Driver Licence

**Culture**

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

**Benefits**
- We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Security Requirements and Professional Obligations**

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

**How to Apply**

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close **11.59pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

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