Coordinator Bushland Infrastructure (9772)
Job Summary
Group and Team: Open Space Bushland
Location:Bushlands Depot Huon Road
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91138 to $99635 per annum 13.5% superannuation
You will also receive commuter rights of a motor vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage field staff and contractors to achieve effective service delivery.
- Deliver maintenance renewal and capital works programs across bushland assets.
- Coordinate resources equipment and materials to support operations.
- Monitor infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Coordinator Bushland Infrastructure - Position Description
The ideal candidate brings proven experience in coordinating bushland or natural area infrastructure programs with strong leadership capability and a practical hands-on approach to delivering operational outcomes. The successful candidate will be a collaborative communicator with sound judgement. They will balance safety environmental considerations and service delivery while effectively managing people resources and competing priorities.
Key Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage field-based teams and contractors.
- Strong experience delivering infrastructure maintenance renewal and capital works in natural area settings.
- Effective planning coordination and problem-solving skills in operational environments.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Qualifications and Licences
- Diploma or Certificate IV in Natural Area Management Parks Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Current drivers licence.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications national criminal history check and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmanias Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Greg Milne Program Leader Bushland via email
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 . 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 Sunday 14 June 2026.
You 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 Drivers 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.
Required Experience:
IC