- Critical leadership role in a regional council
- Provide support across diverse portfolios
- Foster and champion, a positive and safe workplace Culture
The Rural City of Wangaratta prides itself on being a community that is connected, sustainable, and contemporary. We provide our community with diverse opportunities to participate in the arts, sports, and recreation, as well as cultural events and programs that bring them together to connect and celebrate the great place in which we live. Our staff enjoy the regional lifestyle, and the benefits of a community situated within a gourmet food and wine region, with a wide range of outdoor adventure activities, and access to excellent education and health facilities.
Reporting to the Manager of Field Services, the Operations Coordinator will oversee the delivery of key service areas including Horticulture, Cemetery Operations, Plant and Fleet Management, Depot Services, and Civil Works. You will lead diverse teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure high-quality, compliant, and efficient operations, while driving cross-departmental coordination, strategic planning, budget management, and continuous service improvement. As a strong leader, you will use sound judgment, and the ability to make strategic decisions with long-term impact. A focus on workplace safety, staff development, and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with the physical capacity to work in both office and field environments.
To be considered for this role, you will have a proven ability to lead diverse teams, with strengths in performance management, recruitment, and staff development. You have extensive experience managing business units, with strong skills in budgeting, planning, and contract management. A solid understanding of OHS and risk management, along with proficiency in business-related IT systems, is essential. Your strong communication skills support your ability to engage and motivate teams. Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally at postgraduate level, are supported by significant experience in a related field.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Alannah O’Carroll at 0426691205 or Steph Davidson at 0402541581.
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
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Applications close on 23 rd of July.
