Turf Management Specialist - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Permanent, full time
- $70K plus super

Flexible working arrangements considered

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work.

Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community.

We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs.

The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
The Turf Management Specialist Officer is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of golf course maintenance and programs.

The officer is also responsible for efficient and effective maintenance and improvement of sports grounds, turf wickets, parks and open space within the City of Darebin.

The position provides turf management expertise, knowledge, leadership and capacity to support delivery of the Council plan through contributing to the shaping and implementation of the operational needs necessary to achieve Council's vision.

This position will be a key conduit between the community and operational delivery of parks services by providing agile, fast and effective responses to customer requests.

This role has responsibility for premier and community sports grounds, golf courses and other turf areas, and assists in delivering Council objectives in a way that harnesses the cooperation of staff to drive service improvements constructively and foster a performance and safety-oriented culture.

The role has a strong commitment to partnering with traditional owners, community and stakeholders to enable the sustainability of the environment and urgency around addressing climate emergency and social justice.

This position will be initially located at the Reservoir Operations Centre but depending on the work requirements, the incumbent may be required to change their starting and finishing locations within the municipality.

Provide turf management expertise, knowledge, leadership and create a positive workplace culture. Ensure team works in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with Councils Occupational Health and Safety policies and legislative requirements
Work collaboratively in a team environment and collaborate with other team leaders, staff, contractors and stakeholders. Communicate with key stakeholders to facilitate and support delivery of highquality sports turf surfaces
Operate sports ground, golf course and park maintenance equipment and carry out general sportsground maintenance duties
Deliver departmental priorities and build an inclusive workforce that drives Darebin's values and enables strategic change
Ensure team works in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with Councils Occupational Health and Safety policies and legislative requirements

Skills & Experience

Knowledge and understanding of park and open space turf management techniques including managing golf courses, sports grounds and curating turf wickets
A tertiary qualification in Sports Turf Management (Certificate III minimum) and/or relevant industry experience
Highly developed problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
Experience providing exemplary customer service to residents and dealing professionally with complaints

Culture

As a progressive team member in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence.

We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve.

We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply
We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Jesse Parlane, Team Leader Parks Turf Management on for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 15 February 2023
at 12:00pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. _
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work