Environmental Leadership Role for Green Spaces

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Monash Council Full time

Monash Council is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, located in the eastern region of Melbourne.

The Horticultural Services department at Monash Council creates, enhances, and presents great green spaces and places that our community takes pride in. We enable our community to connect with nature while prioritizing the natural environment and livability for our future community and visitors.

This position plays a central role in managing and enhancing our natural areas and play space assets, increasing biodiversity through advocacy, strategy development, and implementation of operational and capital works programs.

We are seeking a person who can provide considered and responsive leadership, actively motivating team members of the Bushland and Wetlands, and Landscape and Playspaces teams to be high-performing, cohesive units.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively leading teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives
  • Imparting vision and distilling long-term plans to others
  • Making informed decisions to deliver short- and long-term goals by coordinating resources
  • Continuously improving technical service levels and developing team building strategies
  • Managing staff, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects and programs that enhance biodiversity within the Monash municipality and region

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • A tertiary level qualification in Conservation, Horticulture, Open Space Management, or a related field with extensive knowledge or experience in environmental management
  • Experience as a people leader, working with staff to develop performance programs and define goals and targets
  • A current Victorian driver's license
  • An Employee Working with Children's Check
  • A satisfactory National Police Check
Benefits:
  • Supportive leaders who prioritize personal and professional development
  • Vibrant health and wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Discounted gym memberships at Active Monash Recreation Centres

Estimated salary range: $122,818 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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