Description:
Manager Parks and Facilities
- Lead the Parks and Facilities team supporting the Council's values, team performance and effectiveness
- Facilitate the parks and facilities program which makes Armidale a great place to live
- Great team, work location and opportunity to make your mark
We have a great opportunity to lead the Parks and Facilities team of 30 staff, managing an operational budget of $9 million and capital expenditure of $4 million.
With a strategic approach, you will be accountable for the operation and maintenance of Council owned and managed buildings, facilities, parks, gardens, sporting and recreational assets. This role ensures the delivery of safe and accessible open spaces of a high amenity that provide a broad range of recreation opportunities for people across the Armidale region.
About you
You will have had a high level of experience in the delivery of operational, maintenance and capital works programs for public spaces, buildings and facilities, working collaboratively with a diverse group to support these goals. Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. You will have a commitment to a values and behaviours-based leadership model, will have great listening skills, be an adept communicator, will have patience, will be committed to building capability and capacity within your teams, along with driving cultural alignment.
We want to hear about you! So in your written application, tell us about…
- Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
- What makes you the best person for the role?
- Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
We would also like you to submit a video of yourself, no more than 10 mins in length, responding to the following:
- Outline a strategy you have implemented or would implement for building and nurturing a positive culture within a team?
- Discuss a time when you successfully executed a strategic initiative or plan. What steps did you take to ensure its successful implementation and how did you overcome any challenges along the way?
- Provide an example of a time when you had to make a tough decision as a leader? How did you go about making that decision and what were the results?
Please note:
- For more information on Armidale Regional Council and this role, please view our candidate information pack.
- Only the three questions in the below form need to be addressed in your written application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached position description.
- You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:
- Salary from $134,000 per annum (including super) based on a 35 hour week.
- Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous leave entitlements
- Gym discounts
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Parks & Facilities Team?
- If you would like further information on the role, please contact Daniel Boyce, Chief Officer Planning & Activation on 02 6770 3696 for a confidential discussion.
- Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
- Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
***How to apply***
- Please apply by 11:30 pm, Sunday 21 April 2024.
- To submit and complete your application, you must click "Next" at the bottom of each application page.