Open Space Infrastructure Project Officer

Open Space Infrastructure Project Officer

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band7 Starting from$108545.62 super RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why Youll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working PolicyFor those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements- 16 days personal leave 18 weeks parental leave plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing- free EAP counselling discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development leadership courses and learning workshops Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

The Open Space Infrastructure Officer is responsible for the monitoring and reporting of a cost-effective service delivery with a commitment to quality Open Space and customer service.

As the Open Space Infrastructure Officer you will play a key role in multi-disciplinary team provide contract and contractor management skills project management and strategic advice.

Working directly alongside the Coordinator Open Space Management and Maintenance to ensure the delivery of all Open Space Maintenance and Arboriculture services within the City of Yarra in a safe and effective manner in conjunction.

Promote good public relations regarding the maintenance of public Open Space and its impact on residents and ensure the satisfactory management of customer service and interface while being a member of the Open Space Management and Maintenance team and contribute to the development and achievement of Unit.

What Were Looking For

Were looking for a candidate withsuitable experience in Open Space Infrastructure Project management with a focus on turf upgrades and sportsgrounds management projectsto help deliver outcomes inThe City Works Branch.

This may includethe coordination and implement the delivery of turf upgrades and sportsgrounds management projects within the Open Space Management and Maintenance projects from inception to completion while maintaining turf performance and presentation standards appropriate to the sites usage.

Yarra City Council is aexciting flexible and progressiveOrganisation proud of ourinclusive culture diversity and development of strive tomake a positive difference in peoples lives and improve services to the community.

Need More Info

For further information please refer to thePosition Descriptionor contactAdam Kemp Coordinator Open Space Management and Maintenanceat.

Position Description - Band 7 - Open Space Infrastrucutre Project Officer

Applications close on: Friday 19 June 2026 at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

In your application please include yourResume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter provide a brief overview addressing theKey Selection Criteriaas outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check Working with Children Check screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job!Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think make decisions and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern live our lives and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarras Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally religiously and linguistically diverse people young people older people women and people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.