Parks Operations Coordinator

• Support the wellbeing of the community through provision of places and spaces for recreation
• Permanent, Full-Time role - 38 hours per week
• Flexible working arrangements available

City of Newcastle (CN) has a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Parks Operations Coordinator to join our Community and Recreation service unit and coordinate Open Space operations teams in maintaining sportsgrounds, premier parks and local parks to a high standard, aligned with community needs and strategic priorities.

As our Parks Operations Coordinator, you will provide efficient and affective park maintenance and management of recreation facilities by applying the necessary planning, organisation, training and supervision of staff, day labour and contract personnel. You will coordinate and supervise multiple concurrent maintenance and construction programs and projects within operational financial budgets and timeframes, and provide specialist advice on park services matters to internal and external stakeholders.

Drawing on previous experience, you will model effective leadership and build a cohesive, interdependent park team and promote and develop a culture where staff are empowered to contribute to the purpose of the service unit, with a focus on creating a safe work environment where we look out for one another and gain satisfaction from the delivery of services for our community and ensuring continuous improvement and compliance.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

• 38-hour working week with flexible work arrangements available
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $6.45 per week
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. 

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024.

Remuneration:  $104,536.76 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38-hour week.

Contact: Donna McGovern - Aquatics Services Manager - 02 4974 5010.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.