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About the Role

This is a high-trust, autonomous leadership role responsible for delivering key services and projects across Council’s Parks, Sport and Open Spaces. The position leads both strategic and operational initiatives, overseeing areas such as parks, sports fields, recreation facilities, tree management, and compliance. You will drive innovative, best-practice service delivery, shaping city works strategies that support Council’s long-term vision and ensure high-quality, accessible public spaces. The role also involves identifying future organisational needs, optimising maintenance services, and promoting operational excellence across open spaces and bushland. Working closely with the Director Operations, you will ensure effective management of budgets, risks, systems, and processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

Deliver key services and projects across Council’s Parks, Sport and Open Spaces.
Lead strategic and operational initiatives.
Oversee parks, sports fields, recreation facilities, tree management, and compliance.
Drive innovative, best-practice service delivery.
Shape city works strategies to support Council’s long-term vision.
Ensure high-quality, accessible public spaces.
Identify future organisational needs.
Optimize maintenance services.
Promote operational excellence across open spaces and bushland.
Ensure effective management of budgets, risks, systems, and processes.
Focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and efficient service delivery.

Requirements

Relevant Management or Business or Project Management degree (or equivalent) with significant demonstrated leadership and management experience in a related field.
Current Class C Driver’s License.
Proven ability to lead and provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, delivering organisational objectives.
Strong experience in project and change management, including planning, resource allocation, and successful delivery.
Demonstrated capability in developing and managing business plans, budgets, and innovative service solutions.
Experience working with executives and senior stakeholders to manage complex, sensitive issues and projects.
High-level leadership experience delivering specialist programs and driving organisational performance.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across all levels.
Strong emotional intelligence with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style.
Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
Ability to provide expert advice on complex operational, policy, and governance matters.
Sound knowledge of WHS, compliance obligations, and relevant legislation, including Local Government frameworks.
Specialist knowledge of open space management and maintenance practices.
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must obtain a National Police Check.
May be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Skills

Leadership
Management
Project Management
Change Management
Business Planning
Budget Management
Strategic Direction
Communication
Negotiation
Influencing
Emotional Intelligence
Stakeholder Engagement
Operational Advice
Policy Advice
Governance Advice
WHS Knowledge
Compliance Knowledge
Legislation Knowledge
Open Space Management
Open Space Maintenance

Location

Rose street

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
35 hours/week

Experience Level

Significant demonstrated leadership and management experience in a related field
Strong experience in project and change management
High-level leadership experience

Education Level

Relevant Management or Business or Project Management degree (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
Access to Fitness Passport membership.
Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

About the Company

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.