Coordinator Geelong Botanic Gardens (Internal Only) at City of Greater Geelong

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

122040.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Horticulture, Botanic Garden Management, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Writing, Presentation, Change Management, Plant Collection Management, Data Analysis, Governance, Leadership

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the role In this role, you will be accountable for the effective operation of the Geelong Botanic Gardens as a key recreational, horticultural, research, educational, cultural and tourism asset for Geelong. You will oversee both strategic planning and operational delivery as the asset owner and maintainer, ensuring the Gardens are sustainably managed and continue to thrive. As a people leader, you will provide strong and effective leadership, consistently role modelling Council values and fostering a positive team culture. Key responsibilities include: * Maintain and facilitate the delivery of the department's vision by communicating it effectively to lead the unit. * Motivate the team to deliver on the strategic goals, by translating and making the goals accessible and relevant to the team members for operational success. * As a member of the Parks & Gardens leadership group, support and drive cultural change in line with established Council people strategies. * Monitor, report, and utilise accurate data to track performance and improvements. * Implement systems, processes, and workflows to deliver results, ensuring relevant policies, governance mechanisms, and regulations are adhered to. * Maintain relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders by adapting communication content and style to meet their needs. * Apply the principles of the BGCI’s International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation to develop and deliver the Botanic Gardens Living Plant Collection Management plans and manage the plant records database. About you To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in relevant specialist Horticulture, Botanic Garden Management and or significant professional experience in botanic/public garden management in a comparable organisation. Essential Experience: * Demonstrated people management skills to support, influence, and foster a productive team environment. * Well-developed writing, presentation, and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders and achieve support for objectives. * Well-developed problem solving and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build cooperation and partnerships. * Ability to support and champion change ensuring strong stakeholder engagement throughout the process. * Demonstrated skills in business planning and budget management. * Current Working with Children Check (Employee). If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer! Click https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx [https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/employment/article/item/8d1155a0d84344d.aspx] to view all the benefits to you working at the City. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process. Applications and Enquiries Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position. Enquiries: Sarah Priestley | Manager Parks& Natural Assets | SPriestley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [SPriestley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au [careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch. We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the strategic planning and operational delivery of the Geelong Botanic Gardens to ensure it thrives as a recreational and research asset. Leads the team in implementing vision, managing plant records, and maintaining diverse stakeholder relationships.