Coordinator Conservation

5 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Monash Council Full time
Permanent Full Time position Salary from $122,818 + Superannuation  Access to a Council vehicle in accordance with our fleet policy Applications close Sunday 28 July 2024 Based in Notting Hill

The City of Monash is committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Horticultural Services department creates, enhances and presents our great green spaces and places, that our community are proud of. We enable our community to connect with nature, whilst prioritising the natural environment and livability for our future community and visitors.

About the Position

This position is central in managing and enhancing our natural areas and playspace assets whilst increasing our biodiversity through advocacy, strategy development and implementation and delivery of operational and capital works programs.

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

Skills and Experience

You are a proactive and inspiring leader who cultivates the commitment of team members and stakeholders to achieve our organisational goals and objectives. You have an ability to impart vision and distill long-term plans to others. You are a decision maker who achieves short and long-term goals by coordinating resources to deliver outcomes. You are experienced in continuous improvement, team building and development of technical service levels. You will use you experience managing staff, contractors, and consultants to deliver projects and programs that improve the biodiversity within the Monash municipality and region.

Requirements

A tertiary level qualification in Conservation, Horticulture, Open Space management or related qualification with extensive and diverse knowledge or experience in environmental management. Experienced people leader working with staff to develop performance programs and define goals and targets. Current Victorian drivers licence Employee Working with Children’s Check Satisfactory National Police Check.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing Vibrant health and well-being programs Employee Assistance Program for you and your family Flexible working arrangements Training and development opportunities Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close at  11:55pm, Sunday 28th July 2024.

If you would like a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact our Manager Horticultural Services,  Paul Ridgway  on 9518 3720  or at  paul.ridgway@monash.vic.gov.au   

Monash Council is committed to be a  flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace  where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a  Child Safe organisation  and have zero tolerance to child abuse.



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