Officer Technical Support - Open Space Maintenance
Core
Provide technical advice, specifications, and support for the planning, development, and ongoing maintenance of public parks and open spaces.
Role type
Senior IC open space maintenance officer
Builds
Safe, sustainable, and well-maintained urban parks and public open spaces
Domain
Local government / Urban parks and landscaping
Required skills
Urban parks construction and maintenance knowledge, Contractor management and auditing, Technical specification development, GIS and spatial data management, Project coordination, Contract administration, Safety audit competency, Technical report writing
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Horticulture, Project management experience, Procurement experience, Asset management software experience, Traffic Management Implementation Card, Medium Rigid driver's licence
Technologies
GIS systems, Asset management software
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain technical documentation and specifications for park construction and maintenance, Review and improve parks maintenance standards and service delivery requirements, Prepare technical specifications and support procurement for major maintenance contracts, Coordinate and support contract delivery including contractor management and administration, Conduct contractor audits and inspections to ensure compliance, Monitor performance against service standards and KPIs, Manage small park improvement projects, Identify grant and funding opportunities, Maintain and update GIS mapping and spatial data, Support implementation of electronic asset management systems, Investigate customer requests and recommend practical solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC