Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Salary:

PS CSA Agreement 2024, Level 7, $139,860-$149,485

Location:

Burswood

Work Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Position No:

BPB00002

Closing Date:

:00 PM

Attachments:

- BPB Operations Manager L7 JDF June

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Join us in shaping the heart of Western Australia's community and cultural landscape.

Located on the vibrant Burswood Peninsula, just minutes from the city and airport, Burswood Park Board are on the cusp of creating an iconic destination for Western Australia through a 20 year vision.

Enriched with stories of the Whadjuk people amidst a landscape teeming with local flora and fauna. Burswood Park is more than just a park - it's a vibrant tapestry of diverse events and activations, community engagement and cultural celebration.

This is an opportunity to work for a small government agency with an exciting future ahead.

Your Role

The Operations Manager is responsible for the management, presentation, safety and accessibility of Burswood Park for visitors, tenants, employees and contractors through:
effective grounds maintenance contract management
management of works and maintenance programs
property leasing negotiation and management
support of general operations and event activities
work, health and safety requirements and compliance leadership.

The ability to facilitate the engagement of all stakeholders is critical to ensure there is alignment of required outcomes.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Your application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

Essential

1. Substantial experience and knowledge of management and maintenance of parks and gardens and associated facilities programs.
2. Substantial experience and knowledge of relevant legislation, state and local government requirements impacting land and property management.
3. Experience in the development, management and maintenance of service contracts and leases.
4. High level interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including negotiation skills, and proven ability to identify and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Practical knowledge of the application of the WHS Act 2020 and WHS Regulations 2022 in an operations environment.

Desirable:

1. Relevant tertiary qualification in natural resource management, facilities or contract management, or position related field.

Special Conditions of this role include flexibility and after hours attendance in case of emergency, shared out of hours duties, "C" class drivers licence, satisfactory National Criminal Record Screening Check, holding a Current First Aid Certificate.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities including any special conditions, eligibility and training requirements, capabilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF).

Please consider all information contained in the JDF before applying for the vacancy.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, contact our Chief Executive, Claire Wright on or via email to *************

For further information about Burswood Park Board please visit the Burswood Park website.

Substantive Equality Statement
Burswood Park Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Accessibility
If you require assistance or reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Burswood Park Board at *********

Eligibility
To be eligible for an appointment to this position, it is essential that applicants have Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency status, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application.

Application Instructions – How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online via the Jobs WA Gov Portal, and should include:

• A resume of up to three (3) pages outlining your key achievements, employment history and education relevant to this position.
• A covering letter of up to three (3) pages addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF.
• The contact of two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

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