Parks & Gardens Project Coordinator

This is a fulltime position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.We currently have an exciting role for you to join our Parks & Gardens Project Delivery Team. Are you passionate about nature, community spaces, and turning ideas into lush, green reality? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Parks and Gardens Project Coordinator to bring their creativity and organisational flair to our team!Key responsibilities of the position include:Work with Councils internal teams to determine the open space facility needs of our communityAssist with the development of budget forecasts for landscape projects and open space facilitiesCoordinate the process of replacing and upgrading facilities across all phases of delivery including but not limited to, initial concept, community consultation, design, procurement, construction and final completionWork closely with sporting clubs, community members and other key stake holders throughout all phases of each projectThe successful applicant will have:Qualifications for the positionCurrent drivers licence is essentialCertificate IV in project management or equivalent experience is essentialCertificate IV in horticulture or above is desirableQualification in landscape design or architecture is desirableExperienceExperience in project coordination / management of landscape construction is essentialExperience in supervision of contractors or staff is essentialExperience in project estimation is essentialMore information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary range of $103,808 - $108,496 (plus Super).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Colin Donnelly on 0436 411 840.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close on 27 January 2025.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of Working at PAEBenefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Parks & Gardens Project Coordinator

This is a fulltime position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city.

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people.

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

We currently have an exciting role for you to join our Parks & Gardens Project Delivery Team. Are you passionate about nature, community spaces, and turning ideas into lush, green reality? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Parks and Gardens Project Coordinator to bring their creativity and organisational flair to our team!

Key responsibilities of the position include:

  • Work with Councils internal teams to determine the open space facility needs of our community
  • Assist with the development of budget forecasts for landscape projects and open space facilities
  • Coordinate the process of replacing and upgrading facilities across all phases of delivery including but not limited to, initial concept, community consultation, design, procurement, construction and final completion
  • Work closely with sporting clubs, community members and other key stake holders throughout all phases of each project

The successful applicant will have:

Qualifications for the position

  • Current drivers licence is essential
  • Certificate IV in project management or equivalent experience is essential
  • Certificate IV in horticulture or above is desirable
  • Qualification in landscape design or architecture is desirable

Experience

  • Experience in project coordination / management of landscape construction is essential
  • Experience in supervision of contractors or staff is essential
  • Experience in project estimation is essential

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary range of $103,808 - $108,496 (plus Super).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Colin Donnelly on 0436 411 840.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close on 27 January 2025.

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference