Manager Parks and Environment

Works and Infrastructure | Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry, Management

About us

The City of Bayswater –proudly known as The Garden City – is a leading Tier 1 localgovernment at the heart of Perth’s inner metro area. We arecelebrated for our extensive parklands, vibrant sporting grounds,and an enviable stretch of the Swan River.

We are driving ambitious goals inenvironmental sustainability, biodiversity, and expanding our urbantree canopy. With strong recent investment from the StateGovernment fuelling growth and development, this is a uniqueopportunity to help shape the future of a City that is committed toquality, liveability, and a sustainable future.

We are passionate about our peopleand excited to welcome a talented leader who will inspire anddeliver meaningful change.

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunityfor an energetic, visionary leader to guide the City’s Parksand Environment portfolio. Reporting directly to the DirectorInfrastructure and Assets, you will set the direction forhigh-performing teams in Parks and Gardens, Waste Management, andEnvironmental Sustainability.

Your influence will extend beyondday-to-day operations – you will drive innovation, serviceexcellence, and environmental leadership, ensuring that the Citycontinues to meet the evolving expectations of our community whiledelivering on our ambitious strategic goals.

As a senior leader, you will workclosely with the City’s Executive to shape strategy, improveservices, and lead the transformation needed to prepare the Cityfor the future.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and empower the Environment Manager and Parksand Gardens Manager to deliver operational excellence.

- Drive delivery of service plans across Parks and Gardens,Waste Management, and Environmental Sustainability.

- Build the capability and capacity of teams and individualsto foster a high-performance culture.

- Ensure effective systems and processes are in place to meetcurrent and future demands.

- Build strong and collaborative relationships with internaland external stakeholders.

- Provide expert technical and strategic advice on all Parksand Environment matters.

- Champion innovation in sustainability, environmentalmanagement, and contemporary landscaping practices.

About You

You will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in environmental science,engineering, or management.

- A proven track record as a transformational leader whoinspires teams and delivers results.

- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagementskills.

- A passion for innovation, sustainability, and deliveringservices that make a lasting difference to the community.

What we Offer

This is an outstanding opportunityto play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one ofPerth’s most recognisable local governments.

At the City of Bayswater,you’ll work with passionate professionals and in anenvironment that values our employees and our community. We offer anegotiated remuneration package up to $245,000 per annum on afive-year performance-based contract, plus a range of benefitsincluding:

- Free aquatic and gym membership

- Tra ining and professional development opportunities

- Health and wellbeing initiatives

- Free onsite parking

- Employee Assistance Program

- A truly inclusive and diverse workplace that values andsupports its people

Apply Now

Join us and lead a team that isdriving sustainability and innovation for a greener, more liveablefuture.

Applications close Wednesday 29October at 4.00 pm. The City reserves the right to close theadvertisement early. Applications may be used to fill subsequentvacancies.

For further information, contactLuke Botica, Director Infrastructure and Assets, on (08) 92720651.

Applicants should include a currentCV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements ofthe role.

JEREMY EDWARDS

CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER

The City of Bayswater is an EqualOpportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values andfoster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,people with disabilities, people from cultural diverse backgroundsand young people.

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