Knox City CouncilHiring for Project Officer – Contracts & Mowing services at Depot, Rajasthan Full Time

About the Opportunity

The Parks Team have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer – Contracts & Mowing services. As our new Project Officer – Contracts & Mowing services you will make a difference daily overseeing the mowing and reactive service program to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. Key responsibilities will include liaising and consulting with residents and key stakeholders to deliver asset management and routine maintenance activities, undertaking initial assessment of requests for work and arrange for temporary works if required, manage team leaders, staff and contractors to develop routine maintenance programs to meet specifications and monitor, program and audit works ensuring they are compliant with relevant Acts.

To be successful in this role you must hold the following qualifications:

Traffic Management Certificate

Working with Children Check

Agricultural Chemical Users Permit and Horticulture qualification (Certificate 3 and above) will be an advantage.

This is a full time permanent role based at our Operations Centre however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $89,229.98 – $97,452.56 (depending on experience) plus 10% superannuation.

What you will need to thrive:
High level interpersonal skills both verbal and written.

Demonstrated open space maintenance and project management experience, including highly developed PC skills (word, excel and project) and an understanding of industry relevant technology and how it is applied.

Sound supervisory skills and the ability to motivate the field staff and contractors to achieve established standards of performance.

Sound understanding of Contract Management, conducting contract meetings, processing of payments, surveillance and the undertaking of performance audits.

Sound knowledge of the Road Management Act, OH&S and the Code of Practice for Traffic Management

Ensure customer requests are actioned in a timely and appropriate manner.

Why Us

Making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do at Knox. We are inspired by empowering our diverse community inside and out to thrive and prosper through our values: ‘Make a difference daily’, ‘Inspire and Facilitate success’, ‘Think big act bold, and ‘Do what is right not what is easy’. Our vision and values make us a forward thinking, adaptive and collaborative organisation constantly evolving to match the needs of the community.

Our benefits include a flexible workplace including accrued days off, opportunities for learning and development, a focus on wellbeing as well as an Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives and reward and recognition programs.

For further information on this role please contact Niall Martin on 03 9298 8222

Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page

To apply please provide a resume and brief cover letter demonstrating you have what is needed to thrive in this role.

Apply by: 15/05/2022

The successful candidate (in accordance with the Pandemic Orders) will be required to demonstrate evidence that they comply with current mandatory vaccination requirements.

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Advertised: 02 May 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 May 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time