Description:
Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)
***Opportunity available to current employees only***
Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 25 March 2025.
Group and Team: Open Space Group Infrastructure and Assets Network
Location: Cleary's Gates / 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 spot, plus laptop, and 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 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.
How to apply
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Sean Black, Manager Open Space Group 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 Tuesday 25 March 2025.
Before you beginYou 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.
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.