Coordinator Playspaces and Landscapes

• Work where innovation, wellbeing and community outcomes matter 
• Enjoy flexibility, professional growth and a great team culture 
• Permanent full-time role with a 9-day fortnight RDO.
• Band 6 salary $102,667 to $111,908 + Super (subject to experience) 

Why Choose City of Casey  

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.  

VIBE (Casey Works Centre) is home to the Open Space & City Greening business unit and offers modern, smart, and functional workspaces which support the service and operational needs of the Infrastructure & Open Space Department. 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us 

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.  

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first. 
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology. 
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees  
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. 
• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments. 
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career. 
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite café - convenience in one place. 
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud. 
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave 
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey 

About the Role 

As the Coordinator Playspaces and Landscapes, you will play a key role in enhancing some of Casey's most valued community assets. As a key stakeholder in the planning, delivery and primary driver of continuous improvement of playspaces, active recreation. public art and significant landscapes, you will lead maintenance contract performance, conduct works to comply with relevant standards and provide expert advice across Council.   

Working collaboratively with internal departments, you will act as Casey's subject matter expert for playspaces and children's outdoor environments, supporting the delivery of safe, attractive and engaging community spaces for our growing municipality.

This role requires availability to work from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

What You’ll deliver  

• Lead and manage contracts for playspace, public art and landscape maintenance services, ensuring compliance with specifications and Australian Standards from planning and procurement, construction and maintenance
• Coordinate and supervise contractors delivering maintenance, upgrades, inspections and risk assessment programs
• Manage the delivery of minor capital works projects from planning and procurement through to construction and commissioning 
• Lead and support a team including Playground Officers and Open Space Audit Officers, ensuring effective work planning and service delivery  
• Manage operational and capital budgets while responding to customer requests, stakeholder priorities and asset improvement opportunities  

What You’ll Bring 

• Qualifications and/or significant experience in playspaces, public landscape maintenance or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in contract supervision, contractor management and service delivery oversight  
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams, allocate resources and prioritise work programs  
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets and delivering projects within agreed timeframes  
• Strong knowledge of playspace, public open space and landscape asset management practices
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work across a diverse range of internal and external customers  
• Experience working within children's outdoor environments and understanding associated safety requirements  
• Level 2 Operational Playground Safety Inspector qualification, or willingness to obtain within the first six months  
• Current Victorian Driver Licence 
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you! 

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.