Coordinator Open Space and Environment

About the role

Bayside City Council, a coastal municipality in Melbourne, is recruiting an experienced open space and environmental professional to lead a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Manager Open Space and Recreation, the Coordinator shapes the council's future by developing and delivering open space, environmental and sustainability programs. The role is advertised by Public Sector People on behalf of the Open Space and Recreation team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the strategic planning, development and delivery of open space, environmental and sustainability programs across Bayside.
• Develop and implement strategies and policies on open space planning, biodiversity, coastal management, environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives and projects, including guiding open space development and managing capital projects within agreed budgets and timeframes.
• Engage stakeholders such as Councillors, community groups, environmental volunteers, government agencies and internal teams to support informed decision-making.
• Build the capability of technical specialists and drive continuous improvement across the service.

Required profile

• Experienced open space or environmental management professional with strong strategic and technical expertise and people leadership skills.
• Sound understanding of open space planning, environmental management, biodiversity or climate resilience, ideally gained in local government or a comparable setting.
• Experience developing strategies, policies and programs that balance environmental priorities with community needs.
• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Horticultural Science, Parks Management or a related discipline.

Required skills

• Project delivery, contract management and budgeting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships with Councillors, community groups and external agencies.

Applications close on Monday 1 December 2026; candidates submit a CV and a brief cover letter through the application link.