Work Type: Fulltime

Location: Emerald 

Directorate: Operations

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7: $112,615.91 per annum + superannuation

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Coordinator for our Parks and Gardens across the region.

In this role you will be responsible for effectively overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of council’s operational parks and gardens, including the development and maintenance of established service levels to meet community needs.

About the Role

As Coordinator Parks and Gardens, you will:

• Assist in the development, delivery and management of capital works projects, works programmes, operational plans, service level agreements, policies and procedures, approved budgets and expenditure.

• Assist in the delivery of capital works projects within the area of responsibility to ensure delivery of council’s annual capital works program and other projects which council is required to deliver for the community (I.e. grant funded projects).

• Establish a reputation for reliance and trust across the spectrum of stakeholders, including management, peers, fellow workers and the general public.

• Complete general administration tasks including report writing and record keeping.

• Work collaboratively across the region with other council departments and communities and identifying potential opportunities for innovation and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of council’s operations.

• Lead your team, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and excellence.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• A qualification in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Civil Construction or a related field, or has equivalent experience.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Has experience in asset management and the delivery of projects.

• Demonstrates leadership, resilience, and a commitment to customer-focused outcomes.

• Holds a current Queensland C-class driver’s licence.

Why Emerald & the Central Highlands?

Emerald is a thriving regional centre offering a unique mix of professional opportunity and lifestyle. Explore scenic parks and walking tracks, natural wonders like Carnarvon Gorge and the Blackdown Tablelands, or enjoy fishing at Lake Maraboon and fossicking in the Gemfields.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the key selection criteria
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 8am Monday 5th January 2026.