Parks Contract Manager

1 month ago

City of Rockingham, Australia City of Rockingham Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Parks Contract Manager to join our team at the City of Rockingham. In this role, you will oversee external contractors to ensure delivery of high-quality and cost-effective contract maintenance services that meet our standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise external contractors to ensure delivery of high-quality and cost-effective contract maintenance services.
  • Provide operational leadership and strategic direction through expert contract management and horticultural experience and knowledge.
Selection Criteria
  1. Tender and Contract Management:
    • Advanced knowledge of and experience in tender and contract documentation and procedures.
    • Tender assessments and Contract execution.
    • Contract performance management and auditing for quality, compliance, and defects.
    • Contract administration, record keeping, and close.
  2. Amenity Horticulture and Public Open Space Management:
    • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience of amenity horticulture and public open space management.
    • Planning and implementation of cyclical maintenance schedules.
    • Commercial irrigation system operation and management oversight of programming.
    • Project management of relevant disciplines including, horticulture, irrigation, hardscape construction, and maintenance.
  3. Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills:
    • Well-developed interpersonal and supervisory skills.
    • Facilitation, consultation, and negotiation to achieve desired outcomes.
    • Written and verbal communication.
    • Time management and organisational skills.
    • Human resource management inclusive of performance management.
  4. WHS Legislation and Practices:
    • Well-developed knowledge of WHS legislation, policies, and practices.
    • Experience in supervising activities to ensure WHS compliance and best practice.
  5. Qualifications and Experience:
    • Diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g., Horticulture, Business Administration, or Contract/Project management).
    • Significant experience deemed equivalent.
  6. Licenses:
    • Current 'C' class driver's licence.
    • Construction Induction Training (White Card).
    What We Offer
  • A competitive gross salary of $95,325 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
  • 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%.
  • A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs, and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum.
  • A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees.
  • Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

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