Program Leader Parks (4710)

Group and Team: Open Space Group, Infrastructure & Assets Group
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $115,945 + 13% superannuation + commuter rights fleet vehicle, car parking spot, plus laptop, & mobile phone.

About the role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for open spaces, sustainability, and community engagement? The City of Hobart is seeking a dynamic Program Leader Parks to drive the strategic direction, planning, and management of our parks and open spaces.

In this role, you will lead a team of 34 and oversee a $33M parks asset portfolio, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, sustainable asset management, and innovative projects that enhance our city's green spaces.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Program Leader Parks Position Description - here

About you

You’re an experienced leader with a degree in Horticulture, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). With expertise in park management, project delivery, and asset management, you thrive in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Your financial acumen, ability to drive innovation, and commitment to sustainability make you the ideal candidate to shape Hobart’s green spaces for the future

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service. 
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about open spaces, sustainability and community engagement in 'our beautiful city' and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Sean Black, Manager Open Space on 0438 381 171 or email sean.black@hobartcity.com.au 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 27 April 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.